Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project
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
Thanks to efficient progress, the contractor is ahead of schedule and has already completed the milling and paving of the south side and eastbound lanes on Patton Avenue. The contractor will now shift work to the remaining project areas beginning today, April 11:
North side closure: Three lanes on the north side of Patton Avenue between French Broad Avenue and Clingman Avenue will be closed; one eastbound lane will remain open on the south side. A detour will be in effect via Hilliard Avenue.
Milling and paving of the westbound lanes and along Carter Street.
Once this work is finished, all lanes on Patton Avenue will reopen in both directions—except for night closures at the French Broad Avenue and Clingman Avenue intersections.
Remaining project components to complete:
Pedestrian ramps on the east side of the French Broad Avenue and Patton Avenue intersection and the southwest corner of the Clingman Avenue and Patton Avenue intersection will be reconstructed for ADA compliance.
Night closures for final intersection work will occur once asphalt plants begin operating at night. We will share exact dates as soon as they are confirmed.
The final component of the project will be tree planting throughout the project area.
We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as we improve this important corridor. Please plan ahead for potential delays and detours.
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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