A new Siemens streetcar vehicle travels by the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown during in-street vehicle testing

CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2
March 2021 Update

PROJECT PROGRESS

• The contractor continues to install new traffic and pedestrian signals along the project corridor. Traffic signals are in at 15 of 18 intersections, and pedestrian signals are in at 12 of 19 intersections. The Charlotte Department of Transportation and Duke Energy are going behind the contractor to activate the new signals and remove the old ones. 

• The contractor continues to work with Duke Energy to remove temporary wooden poles, install light fixtures and energize the lights, signals and stop platforms. 

• Platform shelter framework installation is complete. Art glass will be installed closer to the start of revenue service.

• The contractor has completed testing of the overhead catenary wire and traction power substations. 

• Vehicle testing began Feb. 9 and will continue over the next several months.

Interior of a new Siemens S70 streetcar vehicle

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.
 

Visit CATS' website for more rail safety information.

ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES

There are no current or future road closures scheduled at this time.

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.