All Sites + Railroad Avenue + 8th, A, B, and C Streets

The next work sequence shifts attention toward A Street, 8th Street, C Street, and continued trenchless construction preparation.

Park Construction is moving to A Street to continue pipe installation from Mount Hope toward B Street. Crews plan to move to 8th Street by the middle of next week.

C Street is expected to close beginning September 15, 2026, based on the anticipated construction sequence. NCDOT inspection has been requested for September 14. Both 8th Street and C Street are expected to be closed for blasting and pipe-laying operations.

Park is also planning limited Saturday work (9/12) for pre-vacuum testing of manholes and shoulder cleanup following recent paving.

The Norfolk Southern Railroad bore pit excavation has begun. Replacement cutters for the I-85 microtunnel are expected to arrive this week, with boring operations to resume after installation.

Joe Peed Road work remains active, with gravity sewer and 20-inch force main activities continuing. Motorists should expect flagging and lane closures as needed near the work area.

Anticipated Traffic Impacts: 8th Street and C Street closures; traffic controls near Joe Peed Road; Railroad Avenue paving activity.