Construction Updates

This week, Downtown Streetscape crews completed the final asphalt surface from Cabarrus to Killarney and installed temporary striping on Union St and Barbrick Ave. Why temporary striping? The current temperatures are too cold to install the planned thermoplastic striping which will be installed in the Spring when temps rise. As the weeks progress, Union Street […]

Due to rain this week, our update is a little shorter. Still, crews were back to work Thursday, prepping the final surface of asphalt between Cabarrus and Killarney, installing brick pavers, pulling electric wire, and caulking expansion joints. Crews will continue working on Union Street over the weekend, completing the asphalt installation and setting light […]

Since our last update, crews have continued installing sidewalks in the north block near Killarney and in front of the 1975 Courthouse. Paver crews have also been installing brick pavers between Cabarrus and Killarney. This week, crews milled and profiled the roadway before installing the final lift of asphalt at Cabarrus Ave. Landscaping has begun […]

This week, Downtown Streetscape crews continued work on sidewalk installation north of Cabarrus Ave. They also completed curb installations and installed four of five light pole foundations. Near the Courthouse, crews installed the final lift of asphalt from the Courthouse Plaza to Corban Ave. Today, crews are working hard to install sidewalks and prepare for […]

This week, Streetscape Crews completed the fifth heavy-duty driveway installation between Cabarrus and Killarney. They also installed the base layer of asphalt from Cabarrus to Killarney and started pouring sidewalks at Cabarrus Ave working north toward Killarney. Grading and stone installation on the sidewalk near the courthouse are complete, and the final lift of asphalt […]

This week, new curb and 300 tons of stone were installed from Cabarrus to Killarney. Irrigation was also installed up to Killarney Ave; the backflow connection will be made next week to complete that work. Four of five driveway aprons have been installed north of Cabarrus Ave, and tree grates are set in the sidewalk […]

Streetscape crews continued installing conduit and grading the roadway north of Cabarrus Avenue. They also started installing the stone base in the roadway and pulled the string for curb installation, which is scheduled for next week. South of Cabarrus Avenue all light poles were installed except two to be installed near the 1975 Courthouse Renovation. […]

This week, crews completed the soil cell installation and poured an 8-inch standup curb near the Courthouse. They also started installing irrigation and grading for sidewalks in that area. Between Cabarrus and Corban Ave, light pole installation continues. North of Cabarrus Ave crews completed the final tie-in for the main water line. Conduit and soil […]

This week, Downtown Streetscape crews completed all water service and tie-in work. There is one remaining water fountain connection to complete at which point ALL water, sewer, and stormwater work will be complete for the project! Electric crews installed conduit on the east side of Union St N and started installing festoon and light poles […]