CARRBORO – Another section of Weaver Street has opened, as the yearlong project to replace the street’s collapsing roadbed and the 80-year-old water main beneath it progresses.
Last week, the project moved into Phase 5 as work on Phase 4 – the section of West Weaver from the RBC Bank driveway to west of Lindsay Street – was completed. Phase 4 has reopened, and the section of West Weaver from west of Lindsay Street to Elm Street will be closed for about four to six weeks, depending on weather and other factors. Contractors will complete water service connections, replace the curb and gutters and reconstruct the roadway.
Work on the east block was completed in July, at which point the contractor began work on the second phase of the project in the west block. Work is progressing 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 Greensboro Street end of the block.
Pedestrian access remains open along the 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