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
Sidewalk Work in front of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
The stormwater drain and sidewalk around Western Carolina Rescue Ministries was completed last week.
Water Main Relocation
We continue to make progress in consolidating the water main around the Patton Ave. and French Broad Ave. intersection to make room for the new stormwater system. The waterline has been relocated and reconnected at the west end of Patton Ave.
Upcoming Work
The water main relocation work around the east end of French Broad Ave is scheduled to begin next week. During this phase of work water service residents and businesses in the construction area may experience service interruption. It is expected this work will not impact traffic patterns.
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.