07 Feb Construction on East Main Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project Beginning February 11
An OWASA contractor is scheduled to begin work on the East Main Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project on Friday, February 11, 2022.
This project will invest in replacing and rehabilitating the community’s sewer infrastructure on East Main Street in Carrboro from the intersection with Rosemary Street to the intersection with Greensboro Street. As part of this investment, approximately 2,000 feet of sewer line will be replaced, along with installation and repair of manholes, and smaller point repairs around the project area. This project is part of OWASA’s Capital Improvements Program investing in new water and sewer infrastructure across the service area.
Normal work hours for this project will be 8 p.m. Friday – 6 a.m. Monday each weekend. Once work begins on Friday night, it will continue throughout the weekend in order to minimize the length of the project. Smaller tasks will occur on some weekday nights throughout the project from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. OWASA will communicate directly with affected customers ahead of any planned service impact as part of this project.
Businesses and parking lot access in the construction area will be open during the construction.
During weekend work, traffic will be impacted. Signs will be provided for detours, changes in traffic patterns, and accessibility around the construction. All travel lanes will be open at the end of each work period with no lingering impacts to vehicle traffic expected Monday through Friday.
The project is scheduled to be completed by June 2022. Weather or other factors could affect that timeline.
Project updates and maps will be provided on OWASA’s website. Anyone can also register to receive project alerts via email.
We understand this project will temporarily impact traffic in downtown Carrboro and apologize for any inconveniences associated with the project. The investment in the community’s infrastructure will help ensure OWASA continues to safely convey and treat the community’s wastewater and mitigate sewer blockages that can be costly to fix and have a negative impact on the environment.
