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.
Construction Updates:
2/24/26, 8:17 PM
- Controlled blasting is now underway in the 8th Street construction area. The blasting process will continue over the next few weeks, with the beginning blasting sessions conducted smoothly, with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and the fire marshal on-site.
- Expect short-term traffic control during material deliveries through mid-March, impacting A Street, West A Street, West B Street, 11th Street, West C Street, 8th Street, and Will Suitt Road. 8th Street is closed during blasting this week. A D Street closure is anticipated the week of March 9, 2026.
- CCTV inspections are scheduled to begin Wednesday, bypass setup continues this week, and excavation is planned to begin next Monday. Minimal service impacts may begin during bypass setup and will be coordinated directly with affected residents.
Please be advised that noise disruptions may occur during the blasting and construction activities. Work may begin as early as 7:00 AM.
I-85 SSI Project Progress Meetings
PROJECT PARTNERS
Funding Partners:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
United States Department of Agriculture
SGWASA Member Community Partners:
