Sequoyah Hills Wastewater Project

February 22, 2019 UPDATE – Noelton Drive Water Main Replacement Project – KUB Underground Construction crews completed installation and testing of the new water main on Chippewa Circle this week. Crews will shift the work zone to Dogwood Lane next week. Customer service line connections remain on Chippewa Circle. Paving and restoration work will continue in these areas as weather conditions allow.

The above-mentioned streets will remain closed to through traffic for the duration of this project, which is scheduled for completion in early March 2019. See map for installation areas. Flaggers, signs, and other necessary traffic control measures will be in place in association with these closures.

Sequoyah Hills Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 1 – Contractor crews continue closed-circuit TV inspections of wastewater system pipes and manhole repairs requiring intermittent lane closures as weather allows between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Arrowhead Trail (between Lyons View Pike and Blows Ferry Road) through March 1, 2019. Mellen Avenue will serve as an alternate route. Pipe lining crews finished work in an off-road easement near the intersection of Blows Ferry Road and Alta Vista Way. See attached map.

Sequoyah Hills Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 2 – KUB and its contractor, Morgan Construction, are scheduled to begin construction activity in the northern sections of Phase 2 on Monday, March 4. Portions of Phase 2 construction take place in Sequoyah Park and along Cherokee Boulevard/Sequoyah Greenway later this spring. KUB and the contractor will coordinate all work in those areas with the City of Knoxville. Sequoyah Park will remain open for use at all times with construction zones isolated by barriers. All impacts related to work in those areas will be communicated well in advance. KUB will also coordinate with the appropriate agencies to avoid conflicts with the Knoxville Marathon and Dogwood Trails in the area this spring. Customers can continue to monitor the progress of work in Phase 2, including information on active work zones and traffic impacts, via this blog. Additionally, customers throughout Sequoyah Hills will receive notice about Phase 2 by mail soon. See the attached Sequoyah Hills construction phases map.

KUB has designated the two Utility Service Advisors as the customer contacts for this project (contact weekdays between 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.):

·         Tim Cox – (865) 558-2947 [office] or 313-3777 [cell]

·         Tom England – (865) 558-2177 [office] or 640-3157[cell]

(Sequoyah Hills Area) Arrowhead Trail Road Closure [February 24-28] – KUB contract crews will close Arrowhead Trail between Lyons View Pike and Blows Ferry Road to through traffic from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., from Sunday, February 24, through Thursday, February 28, as work is performed on the wastewater collection system in the area. Access to driveways will be maintained, and the road will reopen to normal traffic flow when construction crews are not present. The road will be closed intermittently during the regular work hours. Appropriate signage and barricades will be on site to assist with traffic control. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary.

South Knox Natural Gas Project - FINAL UPDATE

Final Project Update: All construction and restoration activity has been completed, and the newly-installed pipeline and South Knox Gate Station are in operation. Please see the wrap-up video featuring KUB project manager Dallas Coplin. 

Sequoyah Hills Wastewater Project

February 15, 2019 UPDATE – Noelton Drive Water Main Replacement Project – KUB Underground Construction crews continued work to connect customer service lines to the new main on Noelton Drive. Crews also performed paving and restoration work as weather conditions allowed. Weather conditions have also delayed the start of water main replacement work on Chippewa Circle and Dogwood Lane. Construction will start on those streets as conditions allow.

The above-mentioned streets will remain closed to through traffic for the duration of this project, which is scheduled for completion in February 2019. See map for installation areas. Flaggers, signs, and other necessary traffic control measures will be in place in association with these closures.

Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 1 – Contractor crews continue closed-circuit TV inspections of wastewater system pipes and manhole repairs requiring intermittent lane closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Arrowhead Trail (between Lyons View Pike and Blows Ferry Road) through February 22, 2019. Mellen Avenue will serve as an alternate route. Pipe lining crews finished work on Towanda Trail and in an off-road easement east of Kingston Park Drive this past week. Work also continues in an off-road easement near the intersection of Blows Ferry Road and Alta Vista Way through February 22. See attached map.

Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 2 – Pre-construction activities, including closed-circuit TV inspections of existing wastewater pipes and manholes, continue in the Phase 2 work area of Sequoyah Hills as weather allows. There may be temporary intermittent lane closures on area roads as vehicles and equipment associated with the inspection work are present. Full construction activity requiring longer lane and road closures will begin in weeks following. Customers can continue to monitor the progress of work in Phase 2, including information on active work zones and traffic impacts, via this blog. Additionally, customers throughout Sequoyah Hills will receive notice by mail prior to the start of construction activities. See the attached Sequoyah Hills construction phases map.

(Sequoyah Hills) Arrowhead Trail Road Closure [February 18-22] – KUB contract crews will close Arrowhead Trail between Lyons View Pike and Blows Ferry Road to through traffic from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., from February 18-22, as work is performed on the wastewater collection systems in the area. Access to driveways will be maintained, and the road will reopen to normal traffic flow when construction crews are not present. Appropriate signage and barricades will be on site to assist with traffic control. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary.

Sequoyah Hills Wastewater/Water Project

Noelton Drive Water Main Replacement Project –KUB Underground Construction crews finished installation of 1,700 feet 8-inch water main along Noelton Drive this week. Work will continue through next week on Noelton Drive as customer service lines are connected to the new main and paving and restoration work is completed. Two crews will begin replacing water mains on Chippewa Circle and Dogwood Lane next week.

The above-mentioned streets will remain closed to through traffic for the duration of this project, which is scheduled for completion in February 2019. See map for installation areas. Flaggers, signs, and other necessary traffic control measures will be in place in association with these closures.

Section of the new 8-inch water main along Noelton Drive.

New fire hydrant assembly on Noelton Drive.

Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 1 – Closed-circuit TV inspections of wastewater system pipes and manhole repair requiring intermittent lane closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. will continue on Arrowhead Trail (between Lyons View Pike and Blows Ferry Road) through February 15, 2019. Mellen Avenue will serve as an alternate route. Pipe lining crews will continue work on Towanda Trail and in an off-road easement east of Kingston Park Drive next week. No digging will be required as part of this work; however, there will be daily intermittent lane closures on Towanda Trail to set up equipment and vehicles associated with the pipe lining process. Work will also take place in an off-road easement near the intersection of Blows Ferry Road and Alta Vista Way. See attached map.

Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 2 – Pre-construction activities, including closed-circuit TV inspections of existing wastewater pipes and manholes, are scheduled to begin in the Phase 2 work area of Sequoyah Hills next week. There may be temporary intermittent lane closures on area roads as vehicles and equipment associated with the inspection work are present. Full construction activity requiring longer lane and road closures will begin in following weeks. Customers can continue to monitor the progress of work in Phase 2, including information on active work zones and traffic impacts, via this blog. Additionally, customers throughout Sequoyah Hills will receive notice by mail prior to the start of Phase 2 construction activities. See the attached Sequoyah Hills construction phases map.

Sequoyah Hills Wastewater/Water Project

February 1, 2019 UPDATE – Noelton Drive Water Main Replacement Project –KUB Underground Construction crews continued installation along Noelton Drive this week. Approximately 1,000 feet of 8-inch water main has been installed to date, with another 700 feet remaining, on Noelton Drive. Crews will replace the water mains on Chippewa Circle and Dogwood Lane once work is completed on Noelton Drive.

The above-mentioned streets will remain closed to through traffic for the duration of this project, which is scheduled for completion in February 2019. See map for installation areas. Flaggers, signs, and other necessary traffic control measures will be in place in association with these closures.

Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 1 – Closed-circuit TV inspections of wastewater system pipes and manhole repair requiring intermittent lane closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. will continue on Arrowhead Trail (between Lyons View Pike and Blows Ferry Road) through February 8, 2019. Mellen Avenue will serve as an alternate route. Pipe lining crews will work on Towanda Trail and in an off-road easement east of Kingston Park Drive next week. No digging will be required as part of this work; however, there will be daily intermittent lane closures on Towanda Trail to set up equipment and vehicles associated with the pipe lining process. See attached map.

Wastewater Rehabilitation Phase 2 – Pre-construction activities, including closed-circuit TV inspections of existing wastewater pipes and manholes, are scheduled to begin in the Phase 2 work area of Sequoyah Hills the week of February 11. There may be temporary intermittent lane closures on area roads as vehicles and equipment associated with the inspection work are present. Full construction activity requiring longer lane and road closures will begin in following weeks. Customers can continue to monitor the progress of work in Phase 2, including information on active work zones and traffic impacts, via this blog. Additionally, customers throughout Sequoyah Hills will receive notice by mail prior to the start of construction activities. See the attached Sequoyah Hills construction phases map.

(Sequoyah Hills) Arrowhead Trail Intermittent Road Closure [February 4-8] – KUB contract crews will intermittently close Arrowhead Trail between Lyons View Pike and Blows Ferry Road to through traffic from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., from February 4-8, as work is performed on the wastewater collection systems in the area. Access to driveways will be maintained, and the road will reopen to normal traffic flow when construction crews are not present. Appropriate signage and barricades will be on site to assist with traffic control. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary.

(Sequoyah Hills) Towanda Trail Intermittent Road Closure [February 4-8] – KUB contract crews will intermittently close a short section of Towanda Trail between Kingston Pike and Shawnee Lane to through traffic from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., from February 4-8, as work is performed on the wastewater collection system in the area. Access to driveways will be maintained, and the road will reopen to normal traffic flow when construction crews are not present. Appropriate signage and barricades will be on site to assist with traffic control. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary. 

KUB Underground Construction crews continued installation of the 8-inch water main along Noelton Drive this week.