Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project
Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project
The Carter – Ann – Patton Stormwater Improvements project design has been completed and the contract is being assembled to advertise the project for 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
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:
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:
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.
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.