CARRBORO – Construction work continues on the west block of Weaver Street as the yearlong project to replace the street’s collapsing roadbed and the 80-year-old water main beneath it progresses.
Work on the east block was completed earlier this month, at which point the contractor began work on the second phase of the project at the east end of the west block of Weaver Street. The second phase includes the section of the west block from Greensboro Street to Provence, which is closed to vehicular traffic and is expected to remain closed for another five to seven weeks. The actual length of time for the closure is contingent upon weather and other factors.
During the second phase, contractors are working to install storm sewer, upgrade water-service connections, replace curb and gutter and reconstruct the road. This week, the contractor started removing curb and gutter along the south side of the street and continued storm-sewer installation near the Greensboro Street intersection.
Work in the west block will progress from east to west, toward Carrboro Town Hall. The water main was already replaced in the west block, while work was completed in the east block, and the overall project is estimated for completion by March of next year.
Drivers should access most West Weaver Street businesses from the West Main Street end of the block, and drivers who approach the street from the east end of the block will be detoured around to the west via Main Street.
Pedestrian access remains open along the west block, though pedestrians may be directed to one side of the street or the other depending on the proximity of construction activities.
The contractor will typically work during daylight hours, Monday-Friday, though weekend work may occur depending on progress and scheduling.
– Staff Reports