Project Update for N. Central Street

February 24, 2017 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., completed water main installation through the N. Central Street intersection at N. Broadway. Portions of this work were performed at night to expedite the completion of intersection work and minimize the impacts to traffic flow. Paving and roadway restoration work were also completed on this section of N. Central Street.

Next week, Adams and Sons, Inc. will shift the work zone to the section of N. Central Street between N. Broadway and Pearl Place. Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will be closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone. Construction in this work zone is expected to last through early April 2017.

Note that connecting side streets intersections in this area will remain open until work is required at those locations. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.

Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area.

Please see the current N. Central Street traffic map with the issue date of February 24, 2017 in the right-hand column of this blog for the current traffic control plan and more detailed information.

(N. Central Streetscapes Project) N. Central Street Lane Closure [February 24 – early April] – KUB and its contractor will close both northbound lanes and the bicycle lane on N. Central Street between N. Broadway and Pearl Place starting Monday morning, February 27, and lasting through early April 2017. Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will be closed continuously for the duration of work on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone. Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area. Note that connecting side street intersections in this area will remain open until work is required at those locations. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.

Project Update for N. Central Street

February 17, 2017 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., tied in the existing water mains on Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and Emory Place to the new main along N. Central Street between Fifth Avenue and the N. Broadway intersection. This work was performed overnight to minimize the impacts to customers and traffic flow. All remaining service lines and hydrants were connected as well. Paving and roadway restoration work was also completed on this section of N. Central Street.

Next week, Adams and Sons, Inc. will shift the work zone to the intersection of N. Central Street at N. Broadway. This work will require the closure of the northbound lanes for approximately one block in each direction on both N. Central Street and N. Broadway through the intersection. Traffic will be maintained through the intersection by merging flow to one northbound and one southbound lane. Northbound traffic on N. Central Street between Third Avenue and N. Broadway will be detoured around the work zone to N. Broadway via Third Avenue and Lamar Street. These lane closures will be in effect continuously from February 21-24. Access to businesses will be maintained during this period.

Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.

Please see the current N. Central Street traffic map with the issue date of February 17, 2017 in the right hand column of this blog for the current traffic control plan and more detailed information.

Project Update for N. Central Street

February 10, 2017 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., completed customer service line connections and testing of the new water main on the section of N. Central Street between Fifth Avenue and the N. Broadway intersection.

Work will continue in this zone next week as Adams and Sons ties in the existing water mains on Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue to the new main along N. Central Street. This work will require a full closure of both Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue between Lamar Street and N. Central Street starting at 11:30 p.m. Monday night, February 13, and lasting through 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, February 14. The tie-in to the new main requiring the closure of Emory Place at N. Central Street is scheduled to start at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night, February 14, and last through 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, February 15. All side street connection work will occur regardless of weather. Roadway asphalt and concrete restoration work will begin on this stretch of N. Central Street next week, following completion of the side street tie-ins.  

Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area. Work in this section of N. Central Street is expected to last through early March. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.

Please see the current N. Central Street traffic map with the issue date of February 10, 2017 in the right hand column of this blog for the current traffic control plan and more detailed information.

Project Update for N. Central Street

February 3, 2017 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., completed installation of the new water main on the section of N. Central Street between Fifth Avenue and the N. Broadway intersection. Next week crews will prepare for testing on the new main, connect customer service lines, and coordinate tie-ins to connect side street lines to the new main.

Since starting in November 2016, Adams and Sons has completed nearly 42 percent of the overall project and installed approximately 2,800 feet of new main, including 12 connecting tie-ins, 65 customer service line connections, and 7 fire hydrants.

Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area. Note that the intersections of Fifth Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Third Avenue, and North Broadway will remain open until work is required in those areas. Work in this section is expected to last through early March. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.

Please see the current N. Central Street traffic map with the issue date of January 20, 2017 in the right hand column of this blog for the current traffic control plan and more detailed information.

Project Update for N. Central Street

January 27, 2017 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., fully implemented the traffic control plan and began water main installation work on the section of N. Central Street between Fifth Avenue and the N. Broadway intersection.

Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area. Note that the intersections of Fifth Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Third Avenue, and North Broadway will remain open until work is required in those areas. Work in this section is expected to last through early March. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.

Please see the current N. Central Street traffic map with the issue date of January 20, 2017 in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.

Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue

January 20, 2017 W. Jackson Avenue Update -  

NEWS RELEASE

KUB Completes W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Utilities Upgrades

Ahead of Schedule

KUB Underground Construction crews have successfully completed all utility infrastructure upgrades on W. Jackson Avenue nearly three months ahead of schedule. Utility upgrades, the first step in the City’s overall streetscapes improvements planned for this area, began in November 2016, and were expected to last through April 2017. Through efficient planning, resource commitment, and effective work management, KUB Underground Construction crews and staff reduced the length of the project substantially while completing upgrades on infrastructure that will serve this section of the Old City for many years to come.

W. Jackson Avenue has been fully reopened to normal traffic flow as of Friday, January 20.

As part of this project, the utility infrastructure upgrades below were completed:

Water main installed: 950 feet

Water service lines connected: 9

Natural gas main installed: 1,000 feet

Natural gas service lines connected: 5

Wastewater main installed: 502 feet

Fire hydrants replaced/installed: 5

Wastewater manholes installed: 3

Wastewater service lines connected: 3

To the extent possible, KUB worked closely with businesses and residents in this area to coordinate work and minimize the impact of service interruptions while also maintaining access to buildings and parking areas. KUB appreciates its customers and their patrons, and the City of Knoxville, for their ongoing patience and support as the utility portion of this project was completed.

City streetscape improvements are expected to follow on W. Jackson Avenue in the spring of 2017.

KUB is a municipal utility serving Knox and parts of seven adjacent counties and provides electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to more than 452,000 customers.

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January 20, 2017 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – This past week, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., completed water line tie-ins on all connecting side streets along Fifth Avenue, from Gay Street to Lamar Street. Weather permitting, paving crews are scheduled to complete remaining roadway surface restoration, remove traffic control devices, and reopen all lanes of East and West Fifth Avenue, and the section of N. Central Street between Magnolia Avenue and Fifth Avenue, to traffic by Monday, January 23, 2017.

Starting on Monday, January 23, Adams and Sons, Inc., will begin the next stage of water main installation on the area of N. Central Street extending from the Fifth Avenue intersection to the N. Broadway intersection. Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will be closed on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone. Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area. Note that the intersections of Fifth Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and Third Avenue will remain open until work is required in those areas. Work in this section is expected to last through early March. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.

(N. Central Streetscapes Project) N. Central Street  Lane Closure [January 23 – early March] – KUB and its contractor will close both northbound lanes and the bicycle lane on N. Central Street between the Fifth Avenue intersection and the N. Broadway intersection at 6 a.m., Monday, January 23, through early March.  Both northbound lanes and the northbound bicycle lane will be closed on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone. Vehicle traffic is advised to remain aware of the ongoing presence of workers, equipment, traffic channeling devices, barricades, and signs in this area. Note that the intersections of Fifth Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and Third Avenue will remain open until work is required in those areas. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring intersection closures in this work zone.  

Project Update for N. Central Street and W. Jackson Avenue

January 13, 2017 N. Central Street/Fifth Avenue Update – Since resuming work last week following the holiday break, KUB’s contractor Adams and Sons, Inc., has completed all pipeline installation, including service connections, tie-ins to existing mains, testing, and condemning inactive lines on the section of N. Central Street between Jackson Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Additionally, the contractor has completed installation of the 16” water main on Fifth Avenue, from Lamar Street to Gay Street. Service line connections and tie-ins to existing side street mains will continue on Fifth Avenue through the end of next week. Roadway restoration work will continue in this area as well. All existing traffic control will remain in place on East and West Fifth Avenue, and the section of N. Central Street between Magnolia and Fifth Avenue, while the remaining work is completed in this area.

Starting on Monday, January 16, Adams and Sons, Inc., will install the traffic control plan for the next stage of work extending along N. Central Street from the Fifth Avenue intersection to the N. Broadway intersection. Both northbound lanes and the bicycle lane will be closed on this section of N. Central Street. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, however, with one northbound and one southbound lane shifting to the southbound side of N. Central Street. Southbound bicycle traffic will merge with vehicle traffic through the work zone. Additionally, intersections of Fifth Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and Third Avenue will remain open until work is required in those areas. Follow up notices will be issued ahead of any work requiring an intersection closure.

Note that there are two current traffic maps – one for Fifth Avenue and one for N. Central Street - in the right hand column of this blog that include more detailed information.

January 13, 2017 W. Jackson Avenue Update – This week, KUB Underground Construction crews completed the overnight tie-in of the newly-installed water main to the existing main near 312 W. Jackson Avenue. Five inactive fire hydrants were also removed on this section of W. Jackson Avenue. Roadway restoration work will be completed on this section of W. Jackson Avenue through the end of this week.

Crews will not work next Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Next week, crews will begin preparations for the final stage of natural gas system work at the western-most end of W. Jackson Avenue. A portion of this work with require a two-day lane closure of the curbside northbound lane of Broadway at the W. Jackson Avenue intersection. This lane closure will be in effect from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, and Thursday, January 19. The inside northbound lane and both southbound lanes will remain open during this period. All lanes on Broadway will reopen to traffic outside of listed work hours. Additionally, the existing work zone and closure on W. Jackson Avenue near the Southeastern Glass Building will remain in effect through completion of this project. Following successful completion of the natural gas system work, roadway restoration work will be performed as the overall project nears completion. Please see the current W. Jackson Avenue traffic map in the right hand column of this blog for more detailed information.