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:
3/4/26, 2:19 PM
I-85 SSI Project activities will continue progressing over the next two weeks with a focus on controlled blasting, bypass operations, excavation, and continued material deliveries to support pipeline installation. Crews are advancing work in active construction zones while maintaining coordination with project partners and utilities to support safe field conditions, maintain access where possible, and minimize service interruptions.
Controlled blasting has been paused for today, Monday, March 3, 2026. Updates will be provided when resuming. Blasting will soon continue in 8th Street area of Butner, NC, and is expected to continue as field conditions allow.
Work planning also includes continued coordination related to lift station abandonment activities and field verification of salvage-related items. Video inspection work has been completed for applicable areas and project teams will continue organizing field documentation so that construction decisions can be supported with clear records.
JF Wilkerson’s subcontractor has requested to work this Saturday, March 7, 2026, on the 24-inch force main installation near the end of West Middleton Drive, primarily in the area between Stardust Lane and West Middleton Drive, near nearby residences.
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Please be advised that noise disruptions may occur during the blasting and construction activities. Work may begin as early as 7:00 AM. Traffic impacts should be expected on multiple streets within the construction area, primarily associated with deliveries, blasting activity, and excavation operations.
I-85 SSI Project Progress Meetings
PROJECT PARTNERS
Funding Partners:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
United States Department of Agriculture
SGWASA Member Community Partners:
