(Sequoyah Hills) Southgate Road Lane Closure [Extended December 23] – KUB crews will reduce a section of Southgate Road to one alternating lane of traffic between Scenic Drive and Bluff View Road, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, December 23, as construction prep work, including saw cutting of asphalt, is performed in this area. The northbound lane will be closed while the southbound lane remains open and is used to alternate traffic. All lanes will reopen outside of listed work hours. Electronic message boards, flaggers, and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control, and local traffic access to driveways will be maintained.
(Sequoyah Hills) Road Closure- Southgate Road [December 26- January 8] – KUB crews will close a short section of Southgate Road and the adjacent sidewalk, between Scenic Drive and Bluff View Road, daily, including weekends, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., starting Monday, December 26, and lasting through Sunday, January 8, as work is performed on the water distribution system in this area. All lanes will reopen outside of listed work hours. Alternate routes include Scenic Drive and Cherokee Boulevard. Electronic message boards, flaggers, and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control, and local traffic access to driveways will be maintained.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue
December 22, 2016 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., completed installation of the 16-inch water main on West and East Fifth Avenue, where the eastbound lane remains closed between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street (westbound lanes remain open). Testing of the new main and side-street water main tie-ins are scheduled for early January in this construction zone. All traffic control plans and detours remain in effect as set up, and commuters are reminded that there are no left turns onto eastbound Fifth Avenue while these traffic measures remain in place.
No construction activity will take place between December 24, 2016, and Monday, January 2, 2017. Construction activities will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. All existing traffic control measures will remain in place during the holidays for public safety. Due to the holidays, and no changes to the existing traffic control plan during this period, the next blog update will be posted on Friday, January 6, 2017. Please see the current N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 22, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews began Phase 3 water main installations. The work zone has shifted to the west, from the area immediately west of Knox Whiskey Works and extending to the Southeastern Glass Building. This section of W. Jackson Avenue is closed to through traffic. Access to driveways and parking areas will be maintained. Parking ingress and egress to the Southeastern Glass Building is maintained from Broadway. Sidewalk access is maintained on the south side of W. Jackson Avenue.
The current traffic control plan for Phase 3 will remain in place through mid-January 2017 as remaining utility work and paving are completed. Crews are also scheduled to return to make service line connections in the areas near Sweet P’s, The Standard, and Knox Whiskey Works the first week of January. The service line connection work may require temporary lane closures only in the immediate area where excavation is occurring. Crews will not work Friday, December 23, Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. All existing traffic control measures will remain in place during the holidays for public safety. Due to the holidays, and no changes to the existing traffic control plan during this period, the next blog update will be posted on Friday, January 6, 2017. Please see the current W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
No construction activity will take place between December 24, 2016, and Monday, January 2, 2017. Construction activities will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. All existing traffic control measures will remain in place during the holidays for public safety. Due to the holidays, and no changes to the existing traffic control plan during this period, the next blog update will be posted on Friday, January 6, 2017. Please see the current N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 22, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews began Phase 3 water main installations. The work zone has shifted to the west, from the area immediately west of Knox Whiskey Works and extending to the Southeastern Glass Building. This section of W. Jackson Avenue is closed to through traffic. Access to driveways and parking areas will be maintained. Parking ingress and egress to the Southeastern Glass Building is maintained from Broadway. Sidewalk access is maintained on the south side of W. Jackson Avenue.
The current traffic control plan for Phase 3 will remain in place through mid-January 2017 as remaining utility work and paving are completed. Crews are also scheduled to return to make service line connections in the areas near Sweet P’s, The Standard, and Knox Whiskey Works the first week of January. The service line connection work may require temporary lane closures only in the immediate area where excavation is occurring. Crews will not work Friday, December 23, Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. All existing traffic control measures will remain in place during the holidays for public safety. Due to the holidays, and no changes to the existing traffic control plan during this period, the next blog update will be posted on Friday, January 6, 2017. Please see the current W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Southgate Road Water Main Replacement (Sequoyah Hills)
(Sequoyah Hills) Southgate Road Lane Closure [Extended December 20 & 21] – KUB crews will reduce a section of Southgate Road to one alternating lane of traffic between Scenic Drive and Bluff View Road, from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, and Wednesday, December 21, as construction prep work, including saw cutting of asphalt, is performed in this area. The northbound lane will be closed while the southbound lane remains open and is used to alternate traffic. All lanes will reopen outside of listed work hours. Electronic message boards, flaggers, and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control, and local traffic access to driveways will be maintained.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Project Update
December 16, 2016 N. Central Street Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued water main installation work on W. Fifth Avenue, where the eastbound lane remains closed between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street (westbound lanes remain open).
Next week, work will continue on W. Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, and on N. Central Street between W. Fifth Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. All traffic control measures will remain the same. Crews will not work Friday, December 23, or Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. All traffic control measures will remain in place during the holiday for public safety. Please see the N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 16, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed Phase 2 natural gas and water infrastructure work by installing new mains for both utilities in the currently established work zone.
The current traffic control plan will remain in place through early next week as remaining utility work and paving are completed. Crews are scheduled to shift the work zone and road closure by the middle of next week to the area just west of Knox Whiskey Works and extending to the Southeastern Glass Building as work begins on Phase 3 of the project. An updated map will be issued next week ahead of the work zone and traffic control plan shift. Crews will not work Friday, December 23, or Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. All traffic control measures will remain in place during the holiday for public safety. Please see the W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
Next week, work will continue on W. Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, and on N. Central Street between W. Fifth Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. All traffic control measures will remain the same. Crews will not work Friday, December 23, or Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. All traffic control measures will remain in place during the holiday for public safety. Please see the N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 16, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed Phase 2 natural gas and water infrastructure work by installing new mains for both utilities in the currently established work zone.
The current traffic control plan will remain in place through early next week as remaining utility work and paving are completed. Crews are scheduled to shift the work zone and road closure by the middle of next week to the area just west of Knox Whiskey Works and extending to the Southeastern Glass Building as work begins on Phase 3 of the project. An updated map will be issued next week ahead of the work zone and traffic control plan shift. Crews will not work Friday, December 23, or Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. All traffic control measures will remain in place during the holiday for public safety. Please see the W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Southgate Road Water Main Replacement (Sequoyah Hills)
December 14, 2016 Southgate Road Water Main Replacement (Sequoyah Hills) – Over the next several weeks, KUB crews will be working to replace the water main along the section of Southgate Road between the area just south of the Scenic Drive intersection and Bluff View Road. This project is part of KUB’s ongoing Century II utility infrastructure upgrades. This work is being completed while Knox County Schools are out for the Winter Holiday to lessen the impact to daily traffic flow around Sequoyah Elementary.
Construction prep work, including saw cutting of asphalt, will begin this Saturday, December 17, and last through Monday, December 19. To facilitate safe working conditions, and to provide adequate space for utility vehicles and equipment, Southgate Road will be reduced to one alternating lane of traffic during daily work hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. All lanes will reopen outside of listed work hours.
Construction excavation will begin on Monday, December 26, with KUB crews starting at the north and south ends of Southgate Road and working toward the middle. Roadway restoration crews will follow construction crews through the work zone. All construction is schedule to be completed (weather permitting) and the road reopened by January 9, 2017.
Due to the nature of this work, a full road and sidewalk closure will be implemented for the duration of construction on this section of Southgate Road. Crews will work between the hours of 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., including weekends. Additionally, some construction activity may extend beyond 7 p.m. to complete necessary connections. Appropriate traffic control devices and flagging personnel will be in place for all lane reductions and closures. Driveway access will be maintained at all times.
Customers in the immediate work zone will experience a planned water service interruption lasting between two to four hours as construction progresses and connections are made to the new mains. A KUB representative will notify you at least 24 hours before any planned outage, including information about the scheduled time frame and expected duration. Customers in this immediate area may also experience a temporary decrease in water pressure as adjustments are made to the system.
Southgate Information Sheet and Map
Construction prep work, including saw cutting of asphalt, will begin this Saturday, December 17, and last through Monday, December 19. To facilitate safe working conditions, and to provide adequate space for utility vehicles and equipment, Southgate Road will be reduced to one alternating lane of traffic during daily work hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. All lanes will reopen outside of listed work hours.
Construction excavation will begin on Monday, December 26, with KUB crews starting at the north and south ends of Southgate Road and working toward the middle. Roadway restoration crews will follow construction crews through the work zone. All construction is schedule to be completed (weather permitting) and the road reopened by January 9, 2017.
Due to the nature of this work, a full road and sidewalk closure will be implemented for the duration of construction on this section of Southgate Road. Crews will work between the hours of 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., including weekends. Additionally, some construction activity may extend beyond 7 p.m. to complete necessary connections. Appropriate traffic control devices and flagging personnel will be in place for all lane reductions and closures. Driveway access will be maintained at all times.
Customers in the immediate work zone will experience a planned water service interruption lasting between two to four hours as construction progresses and connections are made to the new mains. A KUB representative will notify you at least 24 hours before any planned outage, including information about the scheduled time frame and expected duration. Customers in this immediate area may also experience a temporary decrease in water pressure as adjustments are made to the system.
Southgate Information Sheet and Map
Friday, December 9, 2016
Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue
December 9, 2016 N. Central Street Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued water main installation work on W. Fifth Avenue, where the eastbound lane remains closed between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street (westbound lanes remain open). Restoration work was completed on N. Central Street between the railroad tracks in the Old City and Magnolia Avenue, which has been reopened to traffic.
Next week, work will continue on W. Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, and on N. Central Street between W. Fifth Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. All traffic control measures will remain the same. Please see the N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 9, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed Phase 2 wastewater infrastructure work by installing new wastewater main in the currently established work zone.
Next week, crews will begin work on the water and natural gas infrastructure in the current work zone. Please see the W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
Next week, work will continue on W. Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, and on N. Central Street between W. Fifth Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. All traffic control measures will remain the same. Please see the N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 9, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed Phase 2 wastewater infrastructure work by installing new wastewater main in the currently established work zone.
Next week, crews will begin work on the water and natural gas infrastructure in the current work zone. Please see the W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue
December 2, 2016 N. Central Street Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued water main installation work on N. Central Street and W. Fifth Avenue. Restoration work on the section of N. Central Street between the railroad tracks and southern side of the Magnolia Avenue intersection was completed, and this section of N. Central Street has reopened to traffic, with the detour route shifting from Depot Avenue to Magnolia Avenue.
Next week, work will continue on W. Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, and on N. Central Street between W. Fifth Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. Please see the N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 2, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed Phase 1 utility upgrade installations for the project, which impacted the area in the direct vicinity of Sweet P’s and the W. Jackson Avenue public parking lot. At the end of the project, water service tie-overs will be completed in this area.
Today, crews reopened W. Jackson Avenue between Broadway and S. Gay Street for the WIVK Christmas Parade. The roadway will remain open Saturday, December 3. On Sunday, crews will return and re-implement a closure of W. Jackson Avenue. The work zone will shift slightly west for Phase 2 utility upgrades. Please see the W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
Next week, work will continue on W. Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, and on N. Central Street between W. Fifth Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. Please see the N. Central Street traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
December 2, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed Phase 1 utility upgrade installations for the project, which impacted the area in the direct vicinity of Sweet P’s and the W. Jackson Avenue public parking lot. At the end of the project, water service tie-overs will be completed in this area.
Today, crews reopened W. Jackson Avenue between Broadway and S. Gay Street for the WIVK Christmas Parade. The roadway will remain open Saturday, December 3. On Sunday, crews will return and re-implement a closure of W. Jackson Avenue. The work zone will shift slightly west for Phase 2 utility upgrades. Please see the W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Project Update
December 1, 2016 UPDATE - (Old City) W. Jackson Avenue to Temporarily Reopen [December 2-4] – KUB will temporarily reopen W. Jackson Avenue to through traffic starting at noon, Friday, December 2, until 6 a.m., Sunday, December 4, to accommodate traffic flow and parking access for the WIVK Christmas Parade. Note that the City of Knoxville will close access from S. Gay Street to W. Jackson Avenue during the parade Friday evening; however, access will remain open from Broadway. Due to the ongoing presence of construction equipment, curbside street parking and the sidewalk on the north side of W. Jackson Avenue will remain closed during this period. W. Jackson Avenue has been closed to through traffic since late October to facilitate utility upgrades ahead of the City of Knoxville’s Streetscapes project in this area. The traffic control measures and closure of W. Jackson Avenue to through traffic will resume at 6 a.m., Sunday, December 4. Please see the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project map for updates and more detailed information.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue
November 23, 2016 N. Central Street Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued installation of new water main and also began construction prep work on W. Fifth Avenue. Work will wrap up today for the Thanksgiving holiday. The lane closures will remain in place for public safety.
Crews will return on site Monday, November 28. Adams & Sons will implement a closure of the eastbound lanes of Fifth Avenue (between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street – including the N. Central and Fifth Avenue intersection) starting Monday, which is expected to last through early January. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue. Northbound and southbound traffic on N. Central Street will also be closed between Magnolia Avenue and Fifth Avenue as part of this work. Northbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue to N. Gay Street or Hall of Fame Drive. The traffic control measures currently in plane on N. Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and the railroad tracks will remain in place. Please see updated project map in the upper right hand corner of this blog for more detailed information.
(Old City) Fifth Avenue Lane/N. Central Intersection Closure [November 28 – January 2017] – KUB contract crews will close the eastbound lanes of Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, from 6 a.m. Monday, November 28, through early January 2017, as work continues on the N. Central Street Streetscapes Project. One westbound lane will remain open during this time. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue. Northbound and southbound traffic on N. Central Street will also be closed between Magnolia Avenue and Fifth Avenue as part of this work. Northbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue to N. Gay Street or Hall of Fame Drive. The traffic control measures currently in plane on N. Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and the railroad tracks will remain in place. Please see attached N. Central Street Streetscapes Project map for more detailed information.
November 23, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed service tie-overs to the new natural gas infrastructure in Phase 1 of the project. Work will wrap up today for the Thanksgiving holiday. The road closure will remain in place for public safety.
Crews will return on site Monday, November 28. Adams & Sons will implement a closure of the eastbound lanes of Fifth Avenue (between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street – including the N. Central and Fifth Avenue intersection) starting Monday, which is expected to last through early January. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue. Northbound and southbound traffic on N. Central Street will also be closed between Magnolia Avenue and Fifth Avenue as part of this work. Northbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue to N. Gay Street or Hall of Fame Drive. The traffic control measures currently in plane on N. Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and the railroad tracks will remain in place. Please see updated project map in the upper right hand corner of this blog for more detailed information.
(Old City) Fifth Avenue Lane/N. Central Intersection Closure [November 28 – January 2017] – KUB contract crews will close the eastbound lanes of Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and Lamar Street, from 6 a.m. Monday, November 28, through early January 2017, as work continues on the N. Central Street Streetscapes Project. One westbound lane will remain open during this time. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue. Northbound and southbound traffic on N. Central Street will also be closed between Magnolia Avenue and Fifth Avenue as part of this work. Northbound traffic will be detoured via Magnolia Avenue to N. Gay Street or Hall of Fame Drive. The traffic control measures currently in plane on N. Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and the railroad tracks will remain in place. Please see attached N. Central Street Streetscapes Project map for more detailed information.
November 23, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed service tie-overs to the new natural gas infrastructure in Phase 1 of the project. Work will wrap up today for the Thanksgiving holiday. The road closure will remain in place for public safety.
Crews will
return on site Monday, November 28. Next week, restoration work will be
performed in the current construction zone, and the roadway will be temporarily
reopened for the annual Christmas parade on December 2. Crews will re-implement
a closure of W. Jackson Avenue following the parade.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue
November 18, 2016 N. Central Street Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued installation of new water main from White Lilly Flats north through the Magnolia Avenue intersection, and the intersection has been repaved and reopened to traffic.
Next week, work continues north of the intersection toward W. Fifth Avenue. Crews will also close the inside eastbound and westbound lanes on W. Fifth Avenue, between N. Gay Street and N. Central Street, daily from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. for construction prep work on this section of roadway. The outside eastbound and westbound lanes will remain open. Lane closures will remain in place as indicated on site, and in the traffic map located on the right hand side of this blog. Crews will be on site Monday through Wednesday, but will not work Thursday or Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The lane closure will remain in place for public safety.
(Old City) West Fifth Avenue Lane Closure [November 21-23] – KUB contract crews will close a short section of the inside, eastbound lane of West Fifth Avenue between North Central Street and North Gay Street, daily from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, November 21, through Wednesday, November 23, as work is performed on the water distribution system in the area. One eastbound and both westbound lanes will remain open during this time. All lanes on West Fifth Avenue will reopen outside of listed work hours, and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control. Please see attached N. Central Avenue Streetscape Project map for more detailed information.
November 18, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews installed approximately 160 feet of wastewater main. Water and natural gas main installation work was also completed as part of phase 1 of this project.
Next week, the newly installed gas main will be made active, and service tie-overs will be completed to the new natural gas infrastructure. The work zone and traffic control measures will also remain the same. Crews will be on site Monday through Wednesday, but will not work Thursday or Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The road closure will remain in place for public safety.
Next week, work continues north of the intersection toward W. Fifth Avenue. Crews will also close the inside eastbound and westbound lanes on W. Fifth Avenue, between N. Gay Street and N. Central Street, daily from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. for construction prep work on this section of roadway. The outside eastbound and westbound lanes will remain open. Lane closures will remain in place as indicated on site, and in the traffic map located on the right hand side of this blog. Crews will be on site Monday through Wednesday, but will not work Thursday or Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The lane closure will remain in place for public safety.
(Old City) West Fifth Avenue Lane Closure [November 21-23] – KUB contract crews will close a short section of the inside, eastbound lane of West Fifth Avenue between North Central Street and North Gay Street, daily from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, November 21, through Wednesday, November 23, as work is performed on the water distribution system in the area. One eastbound and both westbound lanes will remain open during this time. All lanes on West Fifth Avenue will reopen outside of listed work hours, and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control. Please see attached N. Central Avenue Streetscape Project map for more detailed information.
November 18, 2016 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews installed approximately 160 feet of wastewater main. Water and natural gas main installation work was also completed as part of phase 1 of this project.
Next week, the newly installed gas main will be made active, and service tie-overs will be completed to the new natural gas infrastructure. The work zone and traffic control measures will also remain the same. Crews will be on site Monday through Wednesday, but will not work Thursday or Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The road closure will remain in place for public safety.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue
November 11, 2016 - N. Central Street Update - This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., continued installation of new water main from White Lilly Flats north to the intersection Magnolia Avenue. Crews also began work on water main installation on W. Fifth Avenue between N. Gay Street and N. Central Street.
Next week, crews will continue working in N. Central Street. Crews will mobilize to the site at 6 a.m., with active construction starting after 7 a.m. The current traffic control measures will remain in place.
November 11, 2016 - W. Jackson Avenue Update -This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed water service tie in on W. Jackson Avenue near the viaduct. Crews installed approximately 210 feet of both natural gas and water mains this week as well. Next week, work will continue in the current work zone, and wastewater main installation will begin. All current traffic control measures will remain in place.
Next week, crews will continue working in N. Central Street. Crews will mobilize to the site at 6 a.m., with active construction starting after 7 a.m. The current traffic control measures will remain in place.
November 11, 2016 - W. Jackson Avenue Update -This week, KUB Underground Construction Crews completed water service tie in on W. Jackson Avenue near the viaduct. Crews installed approximately 210 feet of both natural gas and water mains this week as well. Next week, work will continue in the current work zone, and wastewater main installation will begin. All current traffic control measures will remain in place.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Project Update - N. Central Street
November 9, 2016 N. Central Street Update - (Old City) West Fifth Avenue Lane Closure [November 10-11] – KUB contract crews will close a short section of the inside, eastbound lane of West Fifth Avenue between North Central Street and North Gay Street, daily from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., on Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11, as work is performed on the water distribution system in the area. One eastbound and both westbound lanes will remain open during this time. All lanes on West Fifth Avenue will reopen outside of listed work hours, and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control. Please see attached N. Central Street Streetscapes Project map for more detailed information.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Project Update - N. Central Street
November 4, 2016 N. Central Street Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., installed new water main from the railroad tracks in the Old City headed north toward Magnolia Avenue.
On Tuesday, November 8, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., crews will completely close N. Central Street between the railroad tracks and Magnolia Avenue, along with W. Depot Avenue between N. Gay Street and Morgan Street to allow for water main installation and fire line installation in this intersection.
(Old City) N. Central Street & Depot Avenue Road Closure [November 8] – KUB and its contractor will close the below sections of roadway from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, as utility work for the N. Central Avenue Streetscapes Project continues:
· N. Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and Jackson Avenue
· W. Depot Avenue between Ogden Street and Morgan Street.
Alternate routes include Magnolia Avenue, Ogden Street, W. Depot Avenue, and N. Gay Street. Following this work, the single lane closure of southbound N. Central Street will be re-implemented. Please see the attached N. Central Street Streetscapes Project map for more detailed traffic information. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary.
On Tuesday, November 8, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., crews will completely close N. Central Street between the railroad tracks and Magnolia Avenue, along with W. Depot Avenue between N. Gay Street and Morgan Street to allow for water main installation and fire line installation in this intersection.
(Old City) N. Central Street & Depot Avenue Road Closure [November 8] – KUB and its contractor will close the below sections of roadway from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, as utility work for the N. Central Avenue Streetscapes Project continues:
· N. Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and Jackson Avenue
· W. Depot Avenue between Ogden Street and Morgan Street.
Alternate routes include Magnolia Avenue, Ogden Street, W. Depot Avenue, and N. Gay Street. Following this work, the single lane closure of southbound N. Central Street will be re-implemented. Please see the attached N. Central Street Streetscapes Project map for more detailed traffic information. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary.
Project Update - W. Jackson Avenue
WEST JACKSON STREETSCAPES PROJECT KICKS OFF MONDAY, NOV. 7;
SECTION OF AVENUE TO CLOSE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
KUB is scheduled to begin work on the utility improvement portion of the City of Knoxville’s West Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project on Monday, Nov. 7.
Combined, the KUB and City infrastructure investments on the section of West Jackson Avenue between North Broadway and the ramp to South Gay Street will total almost $2 million.
The joint project begins with KUB’s utility infrastructure upgrades – a $580,000 investment, which includes replacement of 1,000 feet of natural gas main, 950 feet of water main and 500 feet of sewer main.
KUB anticipates completing all the utility upgrades on West Jackson Avenue by April 2017.
KUB will maintain ingress and egress to businesses, offices and parking areas, but the work-zone section of West Jackson Avenue will be closed to through traffic for the next six months while the infrastructure upgrades are being made.
The utility work is starting ahead of the City of Knoxville’s more than $1 million streetscapes project, which will include sidewalk improvements, new curbs, “bulb outs” and other features to improve pedestrian safety; better-defined on-street parking; landscaping; and resurfacing.
The City’s streetscapes project is scheduled to begin next spring, following the completion of utility upgrades. To review a presentation from an Oct. 13 public meeting, or to access archival documents on the Jackson Avenue streetscapes project, please visit http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/jacksonavenue.
The first phase of KUB’s utility construction will begin Monday, Nov. 7, near the entrance to the Jackson Avenue parking lot and progress westward to the area near 516 W. Jackson Ave. The entrance to the Jackson Avenue lot will be limited to alternating in/out traffic on Monday, Nov. 7, and Tuesday, Nov. 8. Construction will move past the parking lot entrance and normal two-way traffic will resume after Nov. 8.
To facilitate safe working conditions and to provide adequate space for construction vehicles and equipment, the contractor will close West Jackson Avenue between Broadway and Gay Street to through traffic. The through traffic closures will remain in effect in the designated construction zone for the duration of the project as work progresses from east to west on West Jackson Avenue toward Broadway.
Construction methods will include boring and open-cut trenching. Weekday work hours will be limited to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some night and weekend work may be required to meet project milestone dates.
KUB will post regular updates throughout the project on its website at www.kub.org and on the KUB Facebook page. Additionally, KUB has set up a blog to keep customers informed about the project: http://kubmajorprojects.blogspot.com/.
KUB customers also can call 865-558-2330 after normal business hours to leave a message that will be followed up with a call from a KUB representative by the end of the next business day.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
(Old City) West Jackson Avenue Road Closure [November 4 - January 2017] – KUB crews will implement a full road closure of a short section of West Jackson Avenue between North Broadway and South Gay Street from 6 a.m., Monday, November 7, through January 2017, work is performed on the Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project. Access to area parking will be maintained from both N. Broadway and S. Gay Street; however, through traffic will be prohibited. On Monday, November 7, and Tuesday, November 8, there will be alternating ingress/egress to the Jackson Avenue Lot with flaggers present. Two-way ingress/egress to the lot will resume after November 8. Sidewalk pedestrian access will also be maintained during the project. This closure will be around-the-clock through the project timeframe, and will remain in place overnight and on weekends. Please see the attached W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project map for more detailed traffic information. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Project Update - W. Jackson Avenue
(Released by City of Knoxville Communications on 10/28/16)
ROADWAY PREPARATION WORK TO KICK OFF
WEST JACKSON AVENUE STREETSCAPES PROJECT
WEST JACKSON AVENUE STREETSCAPES PROJECT
Next week, anticipate intermittent lane closures on West Jackson Avenue between North Broadway and the start of the ramp onto South Gay Street from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Monday, Oct. 31, through Friday, Nov. 4. One lane of traffic will be maintained to alternating traffic through the work zone. The utility upgrades are expected to begin Monday, Nov. 7.
KUB will post regular updates throughout the project on its website at www.kub.org and on the KUB Facebook page. Additionally, KUB has set up a blog to keep customers informed about the project: http://kubmajorprojects.blogspot.com/.
KUB customers also can call 865-558-2330 after normal business hours to leave a message that will be followed up with a call from a KUB representative by the end of the next business day.
The combined Streetscape and utility improvement project represents a joint City and KUB investment of almost $2 million.
KUB next month will begin replacing water main, fire hydrants, natural gas main and sewer infrastructure. Next spring, City streetscape improvements will follow, including new street lights and a wider sidewalk that will serve patrons of businesses on the south side of West Jackson. For more details, please visit http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/jacksonavenue.
(Old City) W. Jackson Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures [October 31-November 4] – KUB and its contractor will implement intermittent lane closures on a short section of Jackson Avenue between North Broadway and the westernmost Jackson Avenue viaduct ramp from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, October 31 through November 4, as preparation work is performed ahead of the Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project. One lane of traffic will remain open and be used to alternate traffic and access to area businesses and parking will be maintained.
Project Update - N. Central Street
October 28, 2016 N. Central Street Update – This week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., began installation of new water main in the Old City north of the railroad tracks to the W. Depot Street intersection. Next week, crews expect to cross through the intersection of W. Depot Street and proceed north toward Magnolia Avenue. The current traffic control plan will remain in place.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Project Update - N. Central Street
(Released by City of Knoxville Communications on 10/21/16)
In partnership with the City of Knoxville’s North Central Streetscapes Project, KUB and its contractor, Adams and Sons, are scheduled to begin work on the utility improvement portion of the project on Monday, Oct. 24.
The utility upgrade portion of the project will replace water main along a 12-block section of North Central Street, beginning in the area just north of the railroad tracks in the Old City near Depot Avenue and progressing northward to Woodland Avenue. As part of this project, a section of water main on Fifth Avenue between Lamar Street and Williams Street also will be replaced. Sections of water main in this area date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Combined, the KUB and City infrastructure investments will total more than $5 million.
The joint project begins with KUB’s utility infrastructure upgrades – a $1.85 million investment, which includes replacement of 8,800 feet of water main and 26 fire hydrants. Some natural gas infrastructure will need to be relocated as part of this project to accommodate City of Knoxville improvements to the stormwater system in the area.
KUB anticipates completing all the utility upgrades by summer 2017. However, construction will be completed in block-to-block sections, so the entire length of North Central Street will not be affected at any one time. Lane closures and shifts will be required in the work zones to safely accommodate construction. KUB will maintain ingress and egress to businesses, offices and parking areas.
The utility work is starting ahead of the City of Knoxville’s more than $3 million Streetscapes project, which will include sidewalk improvements, new curbs, “bulb outs” and other features to improve pedestrian safety; better-defined on-street parking; better-marked bike lanes; landscaping; and resurfacing. One of the most visible aspects of the City’s streetscape project will be the creation of a new linear park between Pearl Place and Baxter Avenue – a block with enhanced landscaping, benches and other amenities.
The City’s streetscapes project is scheduled to be completed by the fall 2018. To review a presentation from an Oct. 13 public meeting, or to access archival documents on the Central streetscapes project, please visit http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/centralstreet.
The first phase of KUB’s utility construction will begin Monday, Oct. 24, in the area of North Central Street near the railroad tracks just south of Depot Avenue and will progress northward toward Magnolia Avenue.
To facilitate safe working conditions and to provide adequate space for construction vehicles and equipment, the contractor will close the southbound lane of North Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and the railroad tracks north of Jackson Avenue starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24. The around-the-clock lane closure will remain in place through mid-November 2016. Southbound motorists on Central Street will be detoured around the work zone via West Magnolia Avenue to Gay Street, to West Jackson Avenue, then to South Central Street. Northbound commuters will not be affected by the KUB project.
Construction methods will include open-cut replacement, as well as trenchless construction methods. Weekday work hours will be limited to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some night and weekend work may be required to meet project milestone dates.
KUB will post regular updates throughout the project on its website at www.kub.org and on the KUB Facebook page. Additionally, KUB has set up a blog to keep customers informed about the project: http://kubmajorprojects.blogspot.com/.
KUB customers also can call 865-558-2330 after normal business hours to leave a message that will be followed up with a call from a KUB representative by the end of the next business day.
UTILITY WORK ON MONDAY, OCT. 24, TO KICK OFF
NORTH CENTRAL STREETSCAPES PROJECT
In partnership with the City of Knoxville’s North Central Streetscapes Project, KUB and its contractor, Adams and Sons, are scheduled to begin work on the utility improvement portion of the project on Monday, Oct. 24.
The utility upgrade portion of the project will replace water main along a 12-block section of North Central Street, beginning in the area just north of the railroad tracks in the Old City near Depot Avenue and progressing northward to Woodland Avenue. As part of this project, a section of water main on Fifth Avenue between Lamar Street and Williams Street also will be replaced. Sections of water main in this area date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Combined, the KUB and City infrastructure investments will total more than $5 million.
The joint project begins with KUB’s utility infrastructure upgrades – a $1.85 million investment, which includes replacement of 8,800 feet of water main and 26 fire hydrants. Some natural gas infrastructure will need to be relocated as part of this project to accommodate City of Knoxville improvements to the stormwater system in the area.
KUB anticipates completing all the utility upgrades by summer 2017. However, construction will be completed in block-to-block sections, so the entire length of North Central Street will not be affected at any one time. Lane closures and shifts will be required in the work zones to safely accommodate construction. KUB will maintain ingress and egress to businesses, offices and parking areas.
The utility work is starting ahead of the City of Knoxville’s more than $3 million Streetscapes project, which will include sidewalk improvements, new curbs, “bulb outs” and other features to improve pedestrian safety; better-defined on-street parking; better-marked bike lanes; landscaping; and resurfacing. One of the most visible aspects of the City’s streetscape project will be the creation of a new linear park between Pearl Place and Baxter Avenue – a block with enhanced landscaping, benches and other amenities.
The City’s streetscapes project is scheduled to be completed by the fall 2018. To review a presentation from an Oct. 13 public meeting, or to access archival documents on the Central streetscapes project, please visit http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/centralstreet.
The first phase of KUB’s utility construction will begin Monday, Oct. 24, in the area of North Central Street near the railroad tracks just south of Depot Avenue and will progress northward toward Magnolia Avenue.
To facilitate safe working conditions and to provide adequate space for construction vehicles and equipment, the contractor will close the southbound lane of North Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and the railroad tracks north of Jackson Avenue starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24. The around-the-clock lane closure will remain in place through mid-November 2016. Southbound motorists on Central Street will be detoured around the work zone via West Magnolia Avenue to Gay Street, to West Jackson Avenue, then to South Central Street. Northbound commuters will not be affected by the KUB project.
Construction methods will include open-cut replacement, as well as trenchless construction methods. Weekday work hours will be limited to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some night and weekend work may be required to meet project milestone dates.
KUB will post regular updates throughout the project on its website at www.kub.org and on the KUB Facebook page. Additionally, KUB has set up a blog to keep customers informed about the project: http://kubmajorprojects.blogspot.com/.
KUB customers also can call 865-558-2330 after normal business hours to leave a message that will be followed up with a call from a KUB representative by the end of the next business day.
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(Old City) North Central Street Lane Closure [October 24 – mid-November 2016] – KUB and its contractor will close the southbound lane of N. Central Avenue between Magnolia Avenue and the railroad tracks north of Jackson Avenue starting at 6 a.m., Monday, October 24, and lasting through mid-November 2016, as utility work begins on the City of Knoxville North Central Street Streetscapes Project. Southbound traffic will be detoured around the work zone via West Magnolia Avenue to Gay Street to West Jackson Avenue to South Central Street. Northbound traffic will not be impacted. The southbound lane closure on this section of North Central will be in effect continuously through mid-November, and it will remain in place overnight and on weekends. Street parking will not be permitted in the construction zone. Please see the North Central Street Streetscapes Project map for more detailed traffic information located in the right hand column of this blog. Detour signs, barricades, and other traffic control. Follow-up advisories will be issued as the work zones progress from south to north along North Central Street. The overall utility project will progress block-to block north to Woodland Avenue through June 2017.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Project Announcement
City of Knoxville and KUB to Hold Public Meeting for Upcoming Streetscape and Utility Projects
Downtown North neighborhood and business stakeholders are invited to hear details about the more than $5 million combined City and KUB infrastructure upgrade of North Central Street, from north of the Old City railroad tracks (near Depot Avenue) to Woodland Avenue.
In late October, KUB will begin to replace more than 8,800 feet of water main and 26 fire hydrants along 12 City blocks. Then, before the end of 2016, the City will start its streetscape portion of the project – sidewalk improvements, new curbs, “bulb outs” and other features to improve pedestrian safety; better-defined on-street parking; better-marked bike lanes; landscaping; and resurfacing.
Also at the October 13 meeting: City and KUB officials will update Old City stakeholders on an infrastructure upgrade, estimated to cost less than $2 million, on a section of West Jackson Avenue between North Broadway and the ramp to South Gay Street.
KUB in early November will begin replacing water main, fire hydrants, natural gas main and sewer infrastructure. Please see the enclosed KUB project information sheets and maps relating to the utility work in both areas. Next spring, City streetscape improvements will follow, including a wider sidewalk that will serve patrons of businesses on the south side of West Jackson.
Anyone needing a disability accommodation to attend the October 13 meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Cook, at scook@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034. For an English interpreter, contact the City Law Department at 865-215-2050.
Contact City of Knoxville Redevelopment at 865-215-2029 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. if you have questions about this meeting or projects.
Downtown North neighborhood and business stakeholders are invited to hear details about the more than $5 million combined City and KUB infrastructure upgrade of North Central Street, from north of the Old City railroad tracks (near Depot Avenue) to Woodland Avenue.
Public Meeting: Central Street and Jackson Avenue Streetscape and Utility Projects
5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2016
Central United Methodist Church (Rear Entrance)
201 E. Third Avenue
In late October, KUB will begin to replace more than 8,800 feet of water main and 26 fire hydrants along 12 City blocks. Then, before the end of 2016, the City will start its streetscape portion of the project – sidewalk improvements, new curbs, “bulb outs” and other features to improve pedestrian safety; better-defined on-street parking; better-marked bike lanes; landscaping; and resurfacing.
Also at the October 13 meeting: City and KUB officials will update Old City stakeholders on an infrastructure upgrade, estimated to cost less than $2 million, on a section of West Jackson Avenue between North Broadway and the ramp to South Gay Street.
KUB in early November will begin replacing water main, fire hydrants, natural gas main and sewer infrastructure. Please see the enclosed KUB project information sheets and maps relating to the utility work in both areas. Next spring, City streetscape improvements will follow, including a wider sidewalk that will serve patrons of businesses on the south side of West Jackson.
Anyone needing a disability accommodation to attend the October 13 meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Cook, at scook@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034. For an English interpreter, contact the City Law Department at 865-215-2050.
Contact City of Knoxville Redevelopment at 865-215-2029 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. if you have questions about this meeting or projects.
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