I-85 SSI Project

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority partnered with engineering experts CDM Smith to conduct the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project.

This project will replace aging materials to maintain an infrastructure that meets Granville County’s present and forthcoming capacity demands.

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DAILY PROJECT UPDATE

View daily field plan information for SGWASA’s I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, received from Resident Project Representatives.

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November 9, 2026

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November 6, 2026

Rock Removal Supports Railroad Avenue Pipeline Connection Work

CP-1 Updates
Haren maintains construction activity at the Joe Peed lift station. Along Joe Peed Road, JF Wilkerson is progressing with sewer line installation, while Autry is installing the sewer force main.

CP-2 Updates
Park Construction is working to connect the Norfolk Southern Railroad bore pipe to the previously installed pipeline along Railroad Avenue. Crews are also hammering through rock encountered during this portion of the installation.

No controlled blasting is scheduled today on C Street.

Rock removal remains part of today's I-85 SSI construction activity as Park Construction works to connect the Norfolk Southern Railroad bore pipe to the previously installed pipeline along Railroad Avenue. Crews are continuing to break through rock to accommodate the connection, while CP-1 operations remain active at the Joe Peed lift station and along Joe Peed Road. No blasting is scheduled today on C Street.

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TWLA Updates:

11/4/26, 12:21 PM

Construction continues across several I-85 SSI Project work areas. Park Construction plans to complete the railroad and microtunnel tie-ins before returning to 8th Street at C Street to finish remaining sewer installation. Work on 8th Street is nearing completion, with final paving tentatively planned before Thanksgiving.

Blasting continues along C Street, where intermittent gas service impacts remain possible. Final paving is also planned for 8th Street and Railroad Avenue.

Along Joe Peed Road, crews will continue 20-inch force-main installation, with traffic flagging and periodic lane closures used as necessary. Next week, installation is planned to continue between WB Clark Road and East Lyon Station.

Traffic Impacts
- 8th Street: Full Closure
- C Street: Full Closure
- Railroad Avenue: Partial Closure
- Joe Peed Road: Periodic lane closures
Please follow posted traffic controls and use caution around active work zones.

News Updates

I-85 SSI Project - Two Week Look Ahead

Butner, NC - I-85 SSI Project work will continue over the next two weeks with sewer installation, railroad and microtunnel tie-ins, pavement restoration, blasting, and site cleanup underway across several active construction areas. Park Construction is completing the railroad tie-in and plans to complete the microtunnel tie-in before returning to 8th Street to resume installation at the intersection of 8th and C streets. The carrier pipe for the jack-and-bore has been threade

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SGWASA Connect: A Closer Look at Water Quality, Infrastructure and the Work Behind Utility Service

Understanding the systems that support reliable water and wastewater service begins with access to meaningful information. On Wednesday, October 21st, the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority hosted SGWASA Connect, a community information expo offering customers a closer look at the water-quality initiatives, infrastructure improvements and long-term planning efforts supporting utility service across southern Granville County.

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Oct 231 min read

I-85 SSI Project: Two-Week Look Ahead

I-85 SSI Project construction continues across several active work areas over the next two weeks, including Joe Peed Road, WB Clark Road, 8th Street, C Street, A Street, Laundry Avenue, Railroad Avenue, and the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing area.

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Oct 202 min read

I-85 SSI Project - Two Week Look Ahead

Work continues across multiple areas of the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, with crews advancing force main installation, sewer pipeline work, tunneling, paving, and related construction activities. Motorists should remain alert for lane closures and full road closures in active work zones. Full closures are anticipated on 8th Street, C Street, and A Street as applicable to active construction.

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Oct 62 min read

I-85 SSI Railroad Tunneling Moves to 24-Hour Operations

Construction on the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (I-85 SSI) is advancing as crews begin 24-hour tunneling operations associated with the railroad bore, beginning September 14, 2026.

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Sep 141 min read

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