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