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.

Next Update:

October 19, 2026

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October 16, 2026

8th Street Pipe Installation Remains the Focus of CP-2 Work

CP-1 Updates
Haren continues work at the Joe Peed lift station.

Along Joe Peed Road, JF Wilkerson continues sewer line installation, while Autry continues sewer force main construction.

CP-2 Updates
Park continues pipe installation on 8th Street.

SGWASA appreciates the community’s continued awareness around active construction areas as crews move work forward.

CP-1 work continues at the Joe Peed lift station and along Joe Peed Road, while Park maintains pipe installation on 8th Street.

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TWLA Updates:

10/14/26, 11:18 AM

During the week of OCT 12, 2026, crews will continue the 20-inch force main from Joe Peed, complete the WB Clark Road crossing, begin pipe installation on 8th Street, continue blasting along C Street, and complete final paving on Laundry Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Pipe installation on A Street has been completed, with paving preparation underway.

During the week of OCT 19, force-main installation is planned to continue between WB Clark Road and E. Lyon Station, while work near E. Lyon Station and East Middleton Drive begins.

At the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing, pipe supports, carrier pipe, and bulkheads are scheduled for installation OCT 19–20, followed by receiving-pit backfill OCT 21–23. Young will also obtain casing spacers and thread the pipe through the completed microtunnel casing.

Closures:
- WB Clark Road: Closed to through traffic OCT 14–16 for the force-main crossing
- 8th Street: Full closure anticipated as pipe installation progresses
- C Street: Full closure anticipated as blasting continues
- A Street: Full closure anticipated as applicable to active construction

Some service impacts are anticipated on 8th Street, with possible intermittent water and/or gas impacts along C Street as blasting continues.

News Updates

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

Two Week Look Ahead: Closures and Pavement Work

The I-85 SSI Project is moving into the next sequence of field activity as crews transition from Railroad Avenue toward A Street and prepare for upcoming work near 8th and C streets.

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Sep 101 min read

I-85 SSI Traffic Alert: Multiple Road Closures and Lane Restrictions

Construction is advancing successfully across the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The following Two Week Look Ahead covers Construction Packages 1 and 2 from August 31st through September 11th, 2026. Under Construction Package 1, JF Wilkerson crews plan to dechlorinate the new 8-inch waterline and collect a bacteriological sample before proceeding with restoration work. Crews will also advance the 20-inch force main leaving Joe Peed. Upcoming work is expected to incl

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Sep 21 min read

11th Street Closure Begins August 31st

Pipeline construction associated with the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, along 11th Street between West B Street and West C Street. Work is expected to continue for approximately four to six weeks, with access limited to local traffic during active construction.

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Aug 281 min read

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