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:
August 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
Railroad Avenue Work Includes One Controlled Blast Today
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 crews are placing 36-inch fiberglass-reinforced pipe (FRP) on Railroad Avenue as underground utility installation progresses.
Young Construction is advancing microtunnel operations. Carolina Drilling is scheduled to conduct one controlled blast today on Railroad Avenue at 11:00 AM.
Today’s I-85 SSI update reflects steady progress across several wastewater construction activities, including lift station work, sewer line installation, force main construction, Railroad Avenue pipe placement, microtunnel operations, and one scheduled controlled blast at 11:00 AM.
TWLA Updates:
8/3/26, 8:05 PM
This week, crews plan to complete the 8-inch waterline, restore the gravity sewer right-of-way, install the 24-inch valve near Will Suitt Road, and continue restoration along West Middleton Drive. Next week, work will include grading along the gravity sewer alignment on Joe Peed Road and beginning installation of the 20-inch force main from the Joe Peed Pump Station. Flagging will be used as needed along Joe Peed Road, East Lyon Station Road, West Middleton Drive, and East Middleton Drive. A lane closure is planned on Joe Peed Road during force-main installation. No utility service impacts are anticipated.
Park Construction crews will continue pipe installation along Railroad Avenue, while Young Construction begins advancing the microtunnel casing, with progress dependent on rock conditions. Blasting remains on hold. Full road closures are anticipated on Laundry Avenue and Railroad Avenue near active construction areas. No utility service impacts are anticipated.
Site cleanup and maintenance activities are planned for 8th Street, in Butner, NC.
