Based on the original project schedule, the Young Street and Main Street intersection was scheduled to be reopened by September 15th, 2024. Due to unforeseen underground and aerial utility conflicts that are resulting in additional needed coordination with Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, NCDOT, City of Raleigh Utilities, NCDEQ, USACE, and private developers, construction activities have been delayed. Rest assured; the project team is aware of the burdensome impacts of the intersection closure on residents, property owners, and business owners and is working diligently to correct these encountered problems to ensure construction can continue on this important project. We ask for continued patience as we work through these challenges.
- City of Raleigh Waterline – During storm drainage installation, it was determined that the existing City of Raleigh waterline was in disrepair and needed to be relocated. Multiple leaks have been encountered and additional coordination is underway with the Town of Rolesville, City of Raleigh Utilities, and the contractor, Fred Smith Company, to repair the problems.
- Underground fuel tank – A fuel tank was discovered at the intersection that needs to be remedied per NCDEQ guidelines. Coordination is currently underway. Additional underground exploration is anticipated to determine the level of contamination and steps to mitigate and avoid it.
- Gas line relocation – The gas line relocation was delayed because of the discovery of the underground fuel tank which was in conflict.
- Service line sewer and water locations – Some existing utilities were not shown on utility reference plans and were therefore not depicted on design plans. Additional coordination is underway with City Utilities, design engineers, property owners, and the contractor.
The date of the planned partial intersection opening, which now involves maintaining a through lane on Main Street without the ability to turn onto either side of Young Street, is now tentatively scheduled for October 4th, 2024, barring additional weather delays (unfortunately per WRAL, it has been the third wettest year on record so far in the area) and other unforeseen conflicts. Work will continue along Young Street while Main Street is open to traffic. Future lane closures along Main Street and another temporary intersection closure will be needed to address the issues noted above and finish the work required for this project. Lane closures will have flagging provided and the future temporary intersection closure dates will be communicated to the Town as the conflicts noted above are resolved.
