Pardon Our Dust UPDATE

Multiple crews worked in multiple locations this week, making steady utility work progress on the south side of Broad Street between Thompson and Laurel Streets.

This week (Mon., Sept. 12, to Fri., Sept. 16), work moved eastward from N. Boulevard to Strawberry Street; as well as eastward from N. Davis Avenue to Meadow Street. Additional crews began working westward this week, from Laurel Street to Harrison Street. Crews performed test pitting and directional drilling operations, all part of utility relocation. Temporary closures of the curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and any bus stops located in the work zones will continue through mid-October. Work hours are from Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Broad and Boulevard

Curb lane closure east of Boulevard on Broad

Broad and Laurel

Broad and Laurel

2-Week Look-Ahead

For the week beginning Mon., Sept. 19, test pitting and directional drilling operations will continue both eastward and westward to Lombardy Street. Additional crews will work on setting of junction boxes, also part of utility relocation. This will occur at Thompson Street moving eastward. Work zones will be at the following locations:

• Eastward from Thompson Street to N. Boulevard
• Eastward from Strawberry Street to Lombardy Street
• Eastward from Meadow Street to Lombardy Street
• Westward from Harrison Street to Lombardy Street

For the week beginning Mon., Sept. 26, test pitting and directional drilling operations are expected to be complete. Work will continue on setting of junction boxes, as well as mandrel testing and pulling of fiber optic cable. These are part of utility relocation. Work will be occurring in the following locations:

• Eastward from Thompson Street to N. Boulevard
• Eastward from N. Boulevard to Lombardy Street
• Westward from Laurel Street to Lombardy Street

Please keep in mind that this schedule is progress- and weather-dependent.

LANE is committed to ensuring that all businesses have access to entry points and deliveries throughout utility relocation. For most up-to-date information, please call the GRTC Pulse Construction Hotline at (804) 980-0084.

Broad and Laurel pedestrian access bridge