South Knox Natural Gas Project

December 14, 2018 UPDATE – Pipeline: As of November 9, all right-of-way restoration was finished in the areas where the new natural gas pipeline was installed. Gate Station: KUB and crews from contractor Cenergy finished electrical and mechanical installations on the station this week. Painting work is scheduled to be completed by the end of next week. KUB crews will maintain a presence onsite over the next several weeks leading up to facility commissioning activities in early January 2019.

Neyland Drive Area Utility Upgrade Project

KUB MEDIA ADVISORY

Utility Construction to Close Section of Neyland Greenway

December 16 Through Mid-January 2019

KUB and its contractor will close the section of the Neyland Greenway between Third Creek and Lake Loudoun Boulevard starting Sunday, December 16, and lasting continuously through mid-January 2019 (weather permitting), to facilitate safe conditions as work is performed on the water distribution system in this area.

A detour route around the closed section of the Neyland Greenway is set up on the University of Tennessee campus via Lake Loudoun Boulevard, Volunteer Boulevard, Andy Holt Avenue, Joe Johnson Drive, Solutions Way, and the Third Creek Greenway (see attached map).

To familiarize greenway users with the upcoming changes, signage will be placed at key locations along the detour route, and on the Third Creek and Neyland Greenways, the week of December 10. The impacted section of greenway will be closed continuously throughout the duration of the work. KUB asks park patrons to please respect the signage and barricades in place, and to avoid this section of greenway due to ongoing excavation, as well as the presence of construction equipment, materials, vehicles, and workers.

KUB thanks City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation for their assistance with this project, and its customers for their cooperation. Customers with questions or concerns can call 558-2331 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.

South Knox Natural Gas Project Update

December 7, 2018 UPDATE – Pipeline: As of November 9, all right-of-way restoration was finished in the areas where the new natural gas pipeline was installed. Gate Station: KUB and crews from contractor Cenergy worked this past week to install fencing and landscaping around the perimeter of the station. Work also continued on installing stone for final pad surfacing, painting all above-ground piping, and final mechanical installations. Painting, remaining installations, and clean-up and restoration activities will continue through next week. Crews will be working to restore the materials storage area, located across from the gate station on Tipton Station Road. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in this  area due to the ongoing presence of trucks and equipment in association with this work.

South Knox Natural Gas Gate Station construction progress as of early December 2018.

Sequoyah Hills Wastewater Project

December 7, 2018 UPDATE – Hurst Excavating and its subcontractors completed wastewater system rehabilitation work on Dogwood Lane, Mellen Avenue, and Hiawatha Drive this past week. Intermittent lane and road closures will remain in these areas through next week for paving and restoration. Construction crews will move to Towanda Trail and off-road easement area near Shawnee Lane next week. The section of Towanda Trail south of Kingston Pike will be closed continuously to through traffic starting next Monday, December 10, and lasting through Friday, December 21, due to deep excavation required in this area. Access to driveways will be maintained. Paving and restoration work has been completed and the roadways reopened to normal traffic flow on the lower section of Noelton Drive and on Chippewa Circle.

Local media coverage: WBIR-TV reporter Shannon Smith interviewed Stephanie Midgett with KUB Communications this week regarding ongoing wastewater rehabilitation work in the Sequoyah Hills area and the Century II utility infrastructure maintenance and replacement program. Click here to view the segment.

(Sequoyah Hills) Sequoyah Hills Area Road Closures [December 10 – 14] – KUB contract crews will implement the below road closures as needed daily, Monday-Friday, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., December 10 – 14, as work continues on the wastewater collection system in the area:

• Hiawatha Drive between Noelton Drive and Towanda Trail
• Dogwood Lane between Arrowhead Trail and Noelton Drive
• Arrowhead Trail between Dogwood Lane and Blows Ferry Road
• Mellen Avenue between Lyons view Pike and Arrowhead Trail

Additionally, Towanda Trail between Kingston Pike and Shawnee Lane will be closed continuously through Friday, December 14, due to extensive excavation. Access to area homes will be maintained, and flaggers and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control. Unless otherwise indicated, roadways will be re-opened outside of work hours. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary. 

Depot Avenue Area Water Main Project

December 7, 2018 UPDATE – The block of Patton Street between Willow Avenue and E. Summit Hill Drive will reopen to normal traffic flow by midday Friday, December 7, in preparation for the evening WIVK Christmas Parade in the downtown area. Garney Construction finished pressure testing the new 36-inch in water main this past week. Additional pipeline testing and cleaning will take place next week before final tie-ins are made. The above-mentioned section of Patton Street will close again Monday morning, December 10, and will remain closed through Friday, December 21, for testing and cleaning. Additionally, Blackstock Avenue will be reduced to one alternating lane of traffic near the Heins Street intersection in association with final pipeline prep work the week of December 10. The final tie-in to connect the 36-inch main is scheduled to take place the week of December 17. This work will require a lane closure on E. Summit Hill Drive, and information will be communicated as details for this last stage of the project are finalized.

(Downtown Area) Blackstock Avenue Lane Closure [December 10–14] – KUB contract crews will close a short section of the westbound lane of Blackstock Avenue between Heins Street and Hannah Avenue from 7 a.m., Monday, December 10, through 6 p.m., Friday, December 14, as work is performed on the water distribution system in the area. The eastbound lane will remain open and will be used to alternate traffic through the work zone. Access to area business will be maintained. Appropriate signage and flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Follow-up advisories will be issued as necessary.

Jackson Avenue Ramps Utility Relocation Project

December 7, 2018 UPDATE – Southern Constructors, Inc., has completed wastewater system work on W. Jackson Avenue. Paving and restoration work was scheduled for completion on W. Jackson Avenue as of 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, December 7, to accommodate the WIVK Christmas Parade. An additional day of work will be needed next week to complete paving and surface restoration in the Jackson Avenue parking lot. Information on the scope and traffic impacts associated with this work will be communicated as details are finalized.

Jackson Avenue Ramps Utility Relocation Project

(Old City) W. Jackson Avenue Overnight Lane Closure [December 6-7] – KUB crews will reduce a short section of W. Jackson Avenue to one alternating lane of traffic at State Street between S. Gay Street and S. Central Street from 10 p.m., Thursday, December 6, through 4 a.m., Friday, December 7, as work is performed on the electric distribution system in the area. The eastbound lane and sidewalk will be closed while the westbound lane remains open and is used to alternate traffic through the work zone. Access to area businesses and residential driveways will be maintained. Flaggers and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control.