TWLA List
May 14, 2026 at 12:06:33 AM
Crews will continue force main and gravity sewer installation near the Joe Peed Road lift station, including work on the 20-inch force main and the 24-inch gravity sewer line. Additional work will continue along West Middleton Drive, where crews are installing the 24-inch combined force main, potholing existing utilities, and coordinating driveway crossings as construction progresses toward East Lyon Station Road.
Park Construction has relocated equipment from Will Suitt Road to the microtunnel access road and has begun pipe installation near the microtunnel launching pit. Crews will continue working from the launching pit back toward the railroad corridor and the Wilkins gravity sewer work area. Park Construction is also coordinating delivery of restrained fiberglass reinforced pipe materials and may adjust construction sequencing near the gas transmission main if materials are not delivered in time. Carolina Drilling is expected to continue controlled blasting activities on A Street, and blasting has also begun on West A Street.
Traffic impacts are expected in active work zones. Flagging operations will occur as needed on Joe Peed Road and West Middleton Drive to support equipment movement, material delivery, potholing, and driveway crossing work. Additional traffic impacts include a planned partial closure on 8th Street and a planned full closure on A Street. No water or sewer service interruptions are anticipated at this time. SGWASA appreciates the community’s continued patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure project moves forward.
May 5, 2026 at 5:52:35 PM
Over the next two weeks, crews will continue gravity sewer work, force main installation, utility potholing, site grading, wastewater manhole coating, microtunnel access preparation, pipe installation, and controlled blasting activities. This work remains focused on strengthening wastewater system reliability, improving long-term service capacity, and supporting essential public infrastructure in the South Granville service area.
Construction Package 1 work will continue in the East Middleton, West Middleton, and Joe Peed areas, including gravity sewer work at the East Middleton Lift Station, force main installation along West Middleton Drive, and upcoming 20-inch force main work at the Joe Peed site.
Construction Package 2 work will continue near Will Suitt Road, the microtunnel access road, the launching pit, the railroad crossing area, 8th Street, and A Street. Park Construction is expected to complete relocation from Will Suitt Road to the microtunnel access road and begin installing pipe from the launching pit toward the railroad.
Carolina Drilling is expected to continue controlled blasting from the launching pit toward the railroad crossing before shifting toward A Street, including West A Street.
April 30, 2026 at 2:43:58 PM
Crews will continue work near Will Suitt Road, the launching pit, the railroad crossing, the Joe Peed Lift Station site, West Middleton Drive, and East Middleton Drive. Park Construction is crossing Will Suitt Road this week before remobilizing to the launching pit. Carolina Drilling will continue controlled blasting from the launching pit toward the railroad crossing and will move to A Street, once that work is complete.
JF Wilkerson crews will continue force main installation and related site work. This includes beginning the 20-inch force main at the Joe Peed Lift Station site, continuing installation of the 24-inch combined force main along West Middleton Drive, potholing existing utilities, coordinating driveway crossings, and completing site grading on East Middleton Drive.
Motorists should expect temporary traffic adjustments in active work zones, including flagging operations as needed. Anticipated impacts include partial closures or traffic adjustments along Will Suitt Road, 8th Street, West Middleton Drive, and Joe Peed Road. A full closure of Will Suitt Road at Longwood is scheduled from April 27 through May 1.
No planned water or sewer service interruptions are anticipated at this time.
April 24, 2026 at 11:08:13 PM
Upcoming I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project work will include continued pipe installation by Park Construction from the launch pit toward Will Suitt Road. Crews are expected to cross Will Suitt Road, install approximately 100 additional feet of pipe along Will Suitt Road, and then relocate back to the launching pit. Park Construction will also continue work associated with the microtunnel resubmittal.
Carolina Drilling will continue controlled blasting activities from the launching pit area toward Railroad Avenue. J&B is anticipated to begin work in June, with Park Construction coordinating flaggers and updating the RailPros portal in preparation for upcoming railroad-related coordination.
JF Wilkerson crews are also scheduled to continue force main installation and utility coordination along East Middleton Drive and West Middleton Drive, including the 16-inch force main near East Middleton Drive and the 24-inch combined force main along West Middleton Drive. Localized flagging and driveway coordination are anticipated where crews are working near residential access points.
April 20, 2026 at 11:02:25 PM
Park Construction will continue laying pipe from the launch pit toward Will Suitt Road, cross Will Suitt Road, and install approximately 100 additional feet of pipe along Will Suitt Road before pausing work in that area and relocating back to the launching pit.
Coordination is underway in preparation for a projected June start for J&B, including flagging coordination.
Carolina Drilling will continue blasting operations from the launching pit working outward toward Railroad Avenue.
The following traffic impacts are anticipated during this period:
Will Suitt Road may experience partial closures as heavy equipment is moved through the work zone. A full closure of Will Suitt Road at Longwood is planned from April 27 through May 1.
No service interruptions are anticipated at this time.
April 16, 2026 at 12:34:17 PM
Crews will continue laying pipe from the launch pit toward Will Suitt Road. Blasting operations are planned between I-85 and the gas line crossing west of I-85. Final stabilization work, including seed and straw, is scheduled at 8th Street.
Blasting is anticipated once per day west of I-85.
The following traffic impacts are anticipated during this period:
Partial Closures
Will Suitt Road may experience partial closures as heavy equipment is moved through the area. A planned shutdown of Will Suitt Road at Longwood is scheduled for April 27 through May 1.
Open to All Traffic
8th Street and West D Street will remain open to all traffic.
April 1, 2026 at 5:14:15 PM
As SGWASA continues tracking progress on the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, the latest progress meeting reflected continued construction activity across both CP-1 and CP-2.
In CP-1, crews are expected to remain focused on force main installation and utility coordination along East Middleton Drive and West Middleton Drive, with traffic control and driveway coordination continuing to support safe construction access and localized resident movement.
Service impacts are expected to remain limited, and no Haren or JF Wilkerson work is planned for Good Friday, April 3, 2026. In CP-2, the project team reported recent progress on bypass installation, pipe and manhole placement, blasting activity, and microtunnel coordination, while also noting that upcoming work will depend heavily on coordination with Enbridge Gas. Planned efforts include continued utility installation, pipe testing, bypass removal, and additional blasting activity near the receiving pit as the team works to maintain forward momentum.
March 19, 2026 at 12:24:11 PM
For CP1, Crew 1 will continue potholing existing utilities as needed and installing the 16-inch force main from the East Middleton Lift Station toward East Lyon Station Road. Crew 2 will continue 24-inch gravity sewer installation on March 16 and March 17 before temporarily moving offsite for emergency work, with next week’s Crew 2 activities still to be determined. Traffic impacts may include flagging operations on East Middleton Drive, driveway crossing coordination with property owners, and lane closures on Will Suitt Road and West Middleton Drive as needed for equipment access, pipe installation, and material deliveries. Planned service impacts remain limited to driveway crossings along East Middleton Drive.
For CP2, crews will continue material deliveries, install pipe across West D Street, stabilize the ground after trench backfilling, remove the bypass pipe, and complete pre-blast surveys around the microtunnel receiving pit. Carolina Drilling is scheduled to move into the receiving pit area at I-85, and blasting is anticipated at the microtunnel receiving pit, while blasting on 8th Street remains on hold until further notice. Short-term traffic control will be used during deliveries and construction activity near 8th Street, D Street, and Will Suitt Road. Sewer service impacts are expected to be minimal during pipeline installation, gas service impacts from blasting are expected to remain minimal this week, and while water service impacts are possible during blasting, repair materials are on site for rapid response.
March 11, 2026 at 2:26:13 PM
Work will remain focused on force main installation, sewer main installation, utility coordination, material deliveries, controlled blasting activity, and associated traffic control measures needed to safely support ongoing field operations.
CP-1
Construction activity in CP-1 will continue along East Middleton Drive, West Middleton Drive, and nearby connecting routes as crews advance force main installation and utility coordination. During this period, the public may see crews potholing existing utilities, installing 16-inch and 24-inch force main segments, and moving equipment and materials toward East Lyon Station Road. Traffic control measures, including lane closures and flagging operations, may be used as needed along East Middleton Drive, West Middleton Drive, Will Suitt Road, East Lyon Station Road, and Joe Peed Road to support safe construction access and material delivery. Driveway crossing work is also planned along East Middleton Drive.
CP-2
Construction activity in CP-2 will continue with ongoing FRP pipe deliveries, appurtenance deliveries, pipe installation across West D Street, trench backfill, and ground stabilization. Blasting operations associated with the microtunnel receiving pit are expected to continue as conditions allow, while blasting on 8th Street remains on hold until further notice. Pre-blast survey notifications also remain on hold at this time.
Traffic impacts in CP-2 may continue along A Street, West A Street, West B Street, 11th Street, West C Street, 8th Street, and Will Suitt Road as material deliveries and construction operations progress. Traffic control will be implemented during deliveries, with short-term impacts expected while trucks and crews are actively on site. Road closures remain in place on 8th Street and D Street.
Minimal impacts are anticipated during pipeline installation, and amidst blasting activities. There remains potential for limited water service impacts related to blasting; however, materials are on site to support rapid repair if needed.
March 9, 2026 at 7:20:00 PM
SGWASA’s I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is scheduled to continue with contractor activity focused on East Middleton Drive, West Middleton Drive, and nearby connecting routes as crews continue force main installation and utility coordination.
During this work, the public may see crews potholing existing utilities, installing 16-inch and 24-inch force main segments, and moving equipment and materials toward East Lyon Station Road. Traffic control measures, including lane closures and flagging operations, may be used as needed along East Middleton Drive, West Middleton Drive, Will Suitt Road, East Lyon Station Road, and Joe Peed Road to support safe construction access and material delivery.
Driveway crossing work is also planned along East Middleton Drive. SGWASA appreciates the public’s patience as this infrastructure improvement work continues.
March 3, 2026 at 2:53:14 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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February 24, 2026 at 5:49:49 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.
February 5, 2026 at 5:55:53 PM
Recent snow caused only minor delays. Park plans to use the A Street staging area. Teams addressed concerns surrounding the pre-blast survey activity.
NCDOT coordination is ongoing, including follow-up on closure restrictions. CDM Smith provided a draft approach to apply the value engineering credit through adjusted unit prices on payment applications, which Park is reviewing.
Near-term work includes continued material deliveries (pipe and manholes in place up to 11th Street within LODs), erosion control completion, access road finalization on both sides of Interstate 85, and finishing the microtunnel pad area; remaining pipe deliveries are estimated at four to six weeks out, and PVC pipe/couplings are estimated at two to four weeks out.
Bypass prep is anticipated the week of 2/16 or 2/23, with bypass pipe and pumps to be delivered and assembly to begin. Park will submit a vibration control plan for the Newton area, has notified blasters, is coordinating the Armorock manhole submittal, and is awaiting the microtunnel submittal being prepared by Finch Engineering. CCTV of residential areas is planned to begin the week of February 9th.
Traffic control will be used for deliveries with minimal short-term impacts (including C Street), no service impacts are expected at this time, and impacts may begin in two to three weeks.
January 21, 2026 at 12:48:29 PM
Over the coming weeks, CP2 activities will shift from primarily staging and preparation into a more active construction-readiness phase. The focus will be on completing remaining site controls, finishing access improvements, receiving final materials, and beginning early pre-construction field steps that support upcoming installation work.
Continue material deliveries and staging: Pipe and manholes are already on site for the alignment up to 11th Street, with materials stored within established Limits of Disturbance (LODs). Remaining pipe deliveries are anticipated in approximately 4–6 weeks.
Erosion and sediment controls will be completed to support ongoing field activity and protect the work area.
Plans are in progress to complete access road improvements. Crews will continue finalizing access roads on both sides of I-85 to support safe movement of equipment and materials.
PVC pipe and coupling deliveries are anticipated in approximately 2–4 weeks.
Pre-blast surveys will begin as an early step to document conditions ahead of any blasting-related activities (as applicable).
Short-duration traffic control will be used during delivery periods, with minimal disturbance expected outside the time trucks are actively on site.
Anticipated impacted roadway on C Street for deliveries.
Work hours temporarily modified to 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
January 7, 2026 at 10:13:20 PM
* Material deliveries are planned to continue, ductile iron pipe has been delivered, on site.
* The first 20 manholes, rings and covers, services, and saddles will arrive over the next two weeks.
* PVC pipe and coupling deliveries are anticipated delivery within approximately one month.
* Park has released structures up to 11th Street in Butner, NC.
* Travel with caution on C, D, and 8th Streets as crews will be present assisting with traffic direction.
* The East Middleton Lift Station will include liquid-phase odor control work, consisting of layout and excavation for the concrete equipment pad and placement of the specified stone base.
December 22, 2025 at 5:47:58 PM
- Most construction work for CP1 pause on Thursday and Friday of the next two weeks.
- Plans are in place to continue backfilling the Joe Peed Pump Station. Excavation will continue for valve and electrical services in the building.
- Concrete work is planned for the Joe Peed Pump Station.
- Backfilling will continue at the East Middleton Pump Station.
- Haren plans to continue installation of piping at East Middleton from the station, through the valve vault, and on to the flow meter vault.
- Wilkerson will continue on the influent line at Joe Peed and should begin on the force main work with another crew.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00:32 AM
- The Wilkerson team will continue work on the influent line at Joe Peed.
- Crews will begin valve and electrical work at Joe Peed.
- Water testing and backfill operations are planned for the Joe Peed Lift Station.
- Backfilling processes will continue at the East Middleton Lift Station.
- Influent line installation at Joe Peed will proceed, and is scheduled to continue at additional sites by an additional crew to support the Wilkerson team.
October 27, 2025 at 6:26:44 PM
- The Haren Construction team plans to prioritize working on the forming and pouring of the lift station structures.
- Plans are in place to begin forming of the top deck for the Joe Peed Lift Station. Crews will finish pouring the upper wall of the influent channel.
- At the East Middleton Lift Station, the teams will continue working on grinding and patching of the lift station structure.
- Pouring plans are still in progress for the top deck of the East Middleton Lift Station. Once the top deck is poured, Haren will plan to start filling the structure for the water tightness testing.
- Piping will begin outside of the wet well and then a portion of the upstream gravity sewer.
- CDM Smith noted that when Haren pours the top slab they will request a full 3-day break on the concrete testing before pulling the shoring and supports.
September 19, 2025 at 7:08:10 PM
- Complete Joe Peed Pump Station influent channel walls to elevation 265.50
- Form, rebar, and pour Joe Peed wet well walls to elevation 281.50
- Begin work on Joe Peed influent channel walls to elevation 281.50
- Complete East Middleton Lift Station elevation slab level to 302.00
- Form, rebar, and pour East Middleton walls to elevation level of 313.75
- Begin work on East Middleton top deck
- Leak test lower walls at both stations and backfill to elevations in RFI 22
August 19, 2025 at 6:56:12 PM
One Month Look Ahead Highlights:
- Form, rebar and pour remaining slab at the Joe Peed LS
- Complete form, rebar, and pour Joe Peed wet well walls
- Form, rebar, and pour Joe Peed lower influent walls
- Finish East Middleton excavation and place crushed stone at base
- Form, rebar, and pour remaining slat at the East Middleton LS
- Begin work on East Middleton wet well walls
- Teams are keeping close watch on submittal times to ensure generator delivery
July 16, 2025 at 1:55:41 AM
Work is progressing steadily across key areas of the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Dewatering, excavation, and shoring operations are actively underway and will continue through July 24th at the Joe Peed Lift Station and through August 7th at the East Middleton Lift Station.
Over the next two weeks, construction teams will prioritize yard piping and pipeline installation activities at the East Middleton site to maintain project momentum. Clearing and erosion control measures are scheduled to begin along the Joe Peed Force Main alignment to prepare the area for upcoming phases of construction.
June 20, 2025 at 3:19:17 PM
Haren will continue excavation and shoring at the Joe Peed LS site, aiming to complete or nearly complete work within the next month. At the East Middleton LS, drilling and prep for blasting will continue, with blasting expected to begin within a day or two. Pit boxes will be installed to cover the top 9 feet of the excavation before digging resumes. GSI will alternate drilling operations between the Joe Peed and East Middleton LS sites. Haren emphasized that timely return of rebar, formwork, and concrete mix submittals would help expedite construction. They noted that reviewing only the rebar for the LS sites would be acceptable to speed up the process, and clarified that formwork shop drawings were omitted as they are using pre-engineered forms. Wilkerson stated they plan to begin ordering materials next month following the release of the shop drawings.
May 22, 2025 at 1:37:11 PM
HCCI noted that the majority of the work has been clearing the sites and preparing for
construction.
o Clearing at Joe Peed is complete, erosion control measures installed, and they are currently working on the blasting.
o Clearing at East Middleton is complete, erosion control measures installed, and they
are prepping for the undercut of the unsuitable soils.
o After blasting at Joe Peed is complete, they plan to switch the crew over to East Middleton to do the same.
o Wilkerson noted that they have completed the clearing along the pipeline alignments as well.
May 7, 2025 at 12:17:05 AM
Controlled blasting for the I-85 Sewer Project scheduled May 15 at Joe Peed Lift Station—minor vibration expected; weather may impact timing.
___________________ Work continues to advance on the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Contractors are preparing to complete erosion control installations, including the temporary skimmer basins at both the Joe Peed Pump Station and the East Middleton Pump Station. Drilling and blasting activities remain ongoing at the pump station sites, with temporary power being supplied to support construction activities. Efforts will be concentrated on the layout and development of the East Middleton Pump Station. Meanwhile, subcontractors will continue cleaning work on the existing pipelines throughout the project area.
April 14, 2025 at 8:29:19 AM
Contractors will continue clearing and grubbing activities at the Joe Peed Pump Station site. At the East Middleton Pump Station, plans are underway to complete the installation of erosion control measures, including a temporary skimmer basin.
Subcontractors will also proceed with clearing operations along the pipeline corridors.
April 8, 2025 at 3:19:36 PM
The rain event on April 7, 2025, temporarily halted clearing work by HAREN and KBS. As a result, crews will not be onsite today, April 8, 2025.
KBS, the clearing contractor, plans to work from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM from Thursday, April 10th to Saturday, April 12th. There will be no work at the E. Middleton site during this period.
HAREN staff will conduct a site visit on Saturday to assess the status of the dewatering pumps.
March 24, 2025 at 2:31:02 AM
General Contractor, Haren Construction, will begin work to clear both E. Middleton and Joe Peed Lift Station Sites.
Subcontractors from JF Wilkerson will be onsite to manage pipeline clearing.
This process (pipeline clearing) will span a longer distance within the shoulder of the road.
