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NC 54 Waterline Work Bringing July Lane Closures Near Farrington Area

Durham’s waterline replacement project is moving into tie-ins, service reconnections, and pavement restoration along parts of NC Highway 54.

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Wes Platt

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NC 54 Waterline Work Bringing July Lane Closures Near Farrington Area
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Durham’s NC Highway 54 waterline replacement project is expected to bring short-term lane closures along portions of NC 54 Service Road, also known as Nelson Highway, and Stancell Drive throughout July as crews continue work on water main tie-ins, service connections, and pavement restoration.

Two-way traffic will be maintained by flaggers during the closures, according to a July 2 project update from the City of Durham. The work is part of a larger effort to replace and upsize waterlines along NC 54 between Farrington Road and Little John Road.

The project will replace about 6,500 linear feet of existing 8-inch to 12-inch waterline with a new 16-inch waterline. The city says the work is needed to replace deteriorating and undersized waterlines, improve water service reliability, and provide sufficient fire flow for customers.

During the week of July 6-10, the contractor is scheduled to cap the old water main at NC 54 Service Road and Celeste Circle for abandonment. Pending completion of water main testing west of Crossland Drive, crews also are expected to connect the new water main to the existing water system at Nelson Highway and Crossland Drive. Asphalt restoration will continue on Nelson Highway.

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During the week of July 13-17, the contractor is expected to continue asphalt restoration on Nelson Highway. Pending completion of testing west of George King Road, crews also are scheduled to begin reconnecting water services on Stancell Drive and connect the new water main to the existing water system there.

The city said individual residents will be notified in advance of any short-term planned interruptions to water service.

Construction is expected to affect traffic, pedestrians, and noise levels in the project area, but the city says its contractor must maintain access to homes and businesses at all times. Once work is complete, disturbed areas along roadways and sidewalks are expected to be repaved, and lawns are expected to be graded and reseeded.

The project is being paid for with previously authorized capital improvement program funds.

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