Happening Now

Traffic and Lane Closures on Patton Ave.

Currently, there is a two-lane closure on Patton Ave. between Grove St. and Pearl St. Beginning Monday, July 1, the two-lane closure will be shortened to be between Grove St. and S. Ann St. See map below:

 

road closure map

 

Additionally, A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of July 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed.

 

The following street sections will be closed to through traffic (open only for business and resident access):

  • Carter Street from Patton Avenue to Haywood Street

  • North French Broad Avenue from Patton Avenue to Otis Street

  • South French Broad Avenue from Patton Avenue to Hilliard Avenue

 

Work will be carried out overnight to minimize disruption to area businesses and residents. Detour signs will be posted at Otis Street and Clingman Avenue. Please see the map of the detour area. As with any construction project, work can be impacted by weather, causing additional delays. See map below:

 

map of road closure

 

Water Main Relocation

Significant progress has been made in consolidating the water main around the Patton Ave. and French Broad Ave. intersection to make room for the new stormwater system. The final water service switch will occur next week overnight.

 

Sidewalk Work in front of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries

A stormwater drain will be installed and sidewalk reconstruction will be completed next week in front of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

 

Upcoming Work

  • Lane closures will switch to the south side of Patton Ave. to lay stormwater structures between Carter St. and N. Ann St.

  • The next overnight road closure is expected at the end of July.

 

three lane closure

 

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.

 

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planned
December 2024: Project completion

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planned
November 2024: Paving of Patton Ave, Carter St., and Ann St.. Tree planting

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planned
October 2024: Carter St. stormwater installation

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planned
September 2024: Pearl St. and Patton Ave. intersection stormwater installation

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planned
August 2024: French Broad Ave. stormwater installation

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live
July 2024: Carter St. and Patton Ave. intersection stormwater installation

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complete
June 2024: Water main relocation

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complete
May & June 2024: Stormwater and sidewalk construction on Patton Ave near Clingman Ave

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complete
March 2024: Construction will resume on Patton Ave. to install catch basins west of N. Ann St. Reconstruction of sidewalk along north side of Patton Ave.

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complete
Winter 2023: Subsurface utility exploration and engineering revision

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complete
Fall 2023: Reconstruction of sidewalk along south side of Patton Ave.

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complete
Spring/Summer 2023: Installation of storm system along S. Ann St., and along Patton Ave. from S. Ann St. to Carter St.

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complete
December 2022: Contractor started construction.

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complete
Winter 2022: Community outreach for anticipated construction schedule.

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complete
Summer 2022: A walking tour and virtual information session were held as part of community outreach.

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complete
Winter 2021 / 2022: Final Design

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complete
Fall 2021: Additional scope of ADA improvements to Patton Ave. sidewalks and driveways

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complete
Spring 2021: Additional scope of ADA improvements at Clingman intersection added

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complete
Fall 2020: Community questions and outreach via publicinput.com

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complete
Fall 2020: Design development, construction drawings, easements

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complete
Summer 2020: Preliminary Design

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complete
March 2020: Due diligence & existing conditions analysis

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complete
December 2019: Contract start date

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complete
February 2019: Issued Request For Qualifications (RFQ) and selected design consultant

Contact Information

Nicole Peterson, Project Manager
npeterson@ashevillenc.gov 
828-367-8751