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.
DAILY PROJECT UPDATE
View daily field plan information for SGWASA’s I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, received from Resident Project Representatives.
Next Update:
September 8, 2026
September 4, 2026
8th Street Blast Scheduled as A Street Excavation Continues
CP-1 Updates
Haren is advancing work at the Joe Peed lift station.
Along Joe Peed Road, JF Wilkerson is installing sewer line while Autry performs sewer force main work.
CP-2 Updates
Park is continuing excavation on A Street.
Young Construction has a limited crew onsite to service equipment and maintain field readiness.
Carolina Drilling is scheduled to conduct one controlled blast today on 8th Street at 11:00 AM. Park will suspend all site operations at noon today, resuming work on Tuesday.
Today’s I-85 SSI work includes continued activity at the Joe Peed lift station and along Joe Peed Road, excavation on A Street, equipment servicing for upcoming operations, and one scheduled blast on 8th Street at 11:00 AM.
Park will secure and shut down site operations at noon today, with work scheduled to resume Tuesday.
TWLA Updates:
9/2/26, 11:42 AM
Motorists should prepare for construction-related traffic changes throughout the I-85 SSI project area. Full closures are anticipated on Laundry Avenue, Railroad Avenue and 11th Street. An additional full closure of 8th Street is scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 2.
Periodic flagging operations and lane closures will also be used along Joe Peed Road near the new lift station and force-main work areas. Drivers should allow additional travel time, avoid closed work areas when possible and follow all posted signs and directions from traffic-control personnel.
A controlled test blast is scheduled for 8th Street on Thursday, September 3. Blasting on 11th Street is anticipated as early as Monday, September 7; however, the broader blasting schedule remains on hold and the 11th Street timing is not yet confirmed. SGWASA will provide confirmed blasting information as it becomes available.
No service interruptions are anticipated.
Roads Affected
Full closures: Laundry Avenue, Railroad Avenue and 11th Street
Beginning September 2: 8th Street
Intermittent flagging and lane closures: Joe Peed Road
Controlled test blast: 8th Street on September 3
Potential future blasting: 11th Street, pending confirmation
