Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project

The Carter – Ann – Patton Stormwater Improvements is curretnly under construction. This is a Public Works Stormwater Capital Project with cooperation from several other agencies that are providing financial and other support for the project. The City of Asheville Transportation Division has worked with Stormwater to select new street lights to complement and blend into the historic setting of downtown. The City of Asheville is coordinating with NCDOT, Duke and AT&T for utilities and pedestrian improvements. The Public Works Streets Division is supporting the asphalt resurfacing and sidewalk improvements to improve ADA accessibility.

Happening Now

As part of the ongoing Public Works' Patton Avenue Stormwater Project, please be advised of the following traffic and sidewalk impacts:

Week 1 - Work beginning April 7:

South side closure: Three lanes closed on the south side of Patton Avenue between French Broad Avenue and Clingman Avenue; one westbound lane remains open on the north side.
Detour: Traffic rerouted to Hilliard Avenue.
Milling and paving of the eastbound lanes will be completed by the end of the week.

Week 2 - Work beginning April 14:

North side closure: Three lanes closed on the north side of Patton Avenue between French Broad Avenue and Clingman Avenue; one eastbound lane remains open on the south side.
Detour: Traffic continues to be rerouted to Hilliard Avenue.
Milling and paving of the westbound lanes will be completed by the end of the week.

Week 3 - Work estimated to start April 21:

Night closures at the French Broad Avenue and Clingman Avenue intersections.
Milling and paving on Carter Street will take place.
Scheduled dates for these closures will be shared with you when they are confirmed.

Background

Moderate to heavy rain storms create localized flooding near the intersection of Carter St., Patton Ave., and S. Ann St. A new stormwater system will be constructed within the public right-of-way on Patton Ave. that connects existing stormwater systems on Carter St. and N. French Broad Ave. to the existing storm system on Pearl St. via S. Ann St. New inlets along Patton Ave., Carter St., and S. Ann St. will provide additional street drainage to reduce ponding and the associated spraying of vehicles and pedestrians during storms.

Improvements being made throughout this project:

Reduced area flooding and stormwater system upgrades
New ADA-accessible sidewalks on Patton Ave.
New high-visibility crosswalks in the project area
Street resurfacing with manhole utility cover adjustments
Lamp posts in keeping with existing historic style
Planting trees on Patton Ave. more suited to thrive in an urban setting. (The trees will be replaced in the fall during their optimal planting season.)

Pedestrian safety improvements will be made to the intersection of Patton Ave. and Clingman Ave. in coordination with NCDOT. Additional ADA accessibility improvements will be made to the sidewalks along Patton Ave.

This project is being performed by the Public Works Stormwater Division in advance of scheduled resurfacing of this portion of Patton Ave., in coordination with the Public Works Streets Division.