The City of Durham released an update on May 1 regarding the ongoing waterline replacement project along Main Street and Broad Street.
The update is important for residents and property owners in the area, as it outlines upcoming construction activities, potential service interruptions, and road closures. The city also encourages the public to stay informed through its project information page at https://www.durhamnc.gov/4910/Main-Street-and-Broad-Street-Waterline-R.
According to the city’s announcement, from May 4 to May 8, contractors will continue testing the new water line along Broad Street. After successful testing, they will begin reconnecting water services to the new main. Property owners affected by any necessary service interruptions will receive a 24-hour advance notice. Additionally, work will continue on installing a new waterline along Main Street east of Iredell Street during this period.
For the week of May 11 to May 15, reconnections on Broad Street are set to proceed alongside continued installation efforts east of Iredell Street. The city said that on-street parking along Broad Street will remain closed through early spring 2026. Furthermore, the westbound lane of Main Street is scheduled for closure during work hours until late spring 2026; however, two-way traffic will be maintained using a lane shift according to a traffic control plan for West Main Street.
Project contacts include Jeremy Farlow with the City of Durham and Brian Wilkerson from J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Company.
