Rendering of Johnson & Wales stop (looking west)

CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2

Update for June 19, 2020

Project Progress

Some aspects of the project have been affected by COVID-19. Staff is working with the contractor to determine the extent of impact on the project schedule.

In response to the recent protests, the contractor has had to clear construction materials and debris from worksites each day to ensure the safety of protestors and police officers. Staff is working with the contractor to determine the potential impact of these events on the project schedule.

End-of-line trackwork has been installed at French Street on the western end of the alignment. The project team is awaiting a final quality control release from the trackwork manufacturer in order for work to continue. Preparation of the ground for end-of-line trackwork at Sunnyside Avenue is complete and awaiting the installation of the trackwork. The trackwork manufacturer must be on-site to perform a quality control evaluation during the setting of the trackwork at Sunnyside Avenue. Due to COVID-19, the scheduling of the out-of-town manufacturer's representative has been rescheduled for later this month.

The contractor continues median, planting strip and other related roadway work in the Uptown area.

Most of the poles for the overhead wiring system have been installed, with 20% more remaining at various locations along the alignment.

Construction on the Hawthorne Lane bridge continues. Concrete work, including medians, sidewalks, approach slabs and bridge sides, will continue through July.

Six vehicles and seven substations are in various stages of testing.

Project Schedule (Major Milestones)

Regular construction hours typically are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Crews may be onsite preparing work before 7 a.m. Concrete pours will be during the night or in the early morning due to temperature restrictions.

We understand the overnight concrete work will affect the community. We will provide notification 48 hours in advance of night or early-morning work whenever possible. The dates for the work may change due to inclement weather; however, an updated notice will be sent. Please be aware that 48 hours' notice cannot be given for emergencies that require immediate attention. City staff will notify individuals directly if access to their driveway is affected by construction.

City inspectors will be at various locations checking quality control and adherence to project plans.

Road and Lane Closures

For details and detours on road and lane closures affected by the CityLYNX Gold Project, please visit Charlotte Department of Transportation's interactive street closure page and visit the Gold Line Phase 2 project web page.

Weather and unforeseen circumstances occasionally prevent work from being completed as scheduled and make it unsafe to reopen lanes or streets as planned. When this occurs, City staff and contractors work to resolve the situation as quickly as possible and reduce impacts to the traveling public.

Pedestrians should stay out of work zones. Those walking near work zones should be alert, cautious and allow extra traveling time. It is advised they cross at signalized intersections, use pedestrian signals where available and abide by detour signage.

Motorists traveling through work zones should be alert and extra cautious. Drivers should get in the correct lane well in advance and constantly be on the lookout for vehicles merging into adjacent travel lanes as they approach a work zone. Drivers should double their following distances.

Questions? Please contact Tim Morton, Chief Construction Inspector, at 704-361-5735 or temorton@charlottenc.gov.