CARRBORO – The yearlong construction project to replace Weaver Street’s collapsing roadbed and the water main beneath it moves into phase four this week.
Phase three, from Center Street to west of Oak Ave., is scheduled to reopen today (Thursday). The reopening will provide access to businesses located between Greensboro Street and Oak Avenue.
Construction on phase four of the project, from west of Oak Avenue to Lindsay Street, begins today at 9 a.m. and is expected to keep that portion of the street closed for the next five to seven weeks. However, the length of the closure is contingent upon weather and other conditions.
The work to be completed in phase four includes installing a storm sewer, replacing the curb and gutters, upgrading water service connections and reconstructing the roadway.
Pedestrian access remains open along West Weaver Street throughout construction, although pedestrians may be directed to one side of the street or the other depending on construction activities.
Patrons are encouraged to continue shopping and eating in downtown Carrboro and are reminded that despite construction, businesses on the west block of Weaver Street are still open.
– Staff Reports