A major traffic impact is expected in Lexington as the citywide sanitary sewer overhaul continues.
What’s being called one of the most disruptive sewer projects begins February 17th to replace a section of sewer line along Winslow.
Lexington Water Quality Division Director Charlie Martin said the amount of general vehicle traffic in the area won’t decrease, but the number of construction trucks will increase. Plus, Martin added the university is building a new parking garage.
“The garage construction is still underway. They still have more decks to add to the garage. We’ll be working down there with our pipeline. It’s going to be very very congested around the Winslow South Limestone and Upper area at least until summer,” said Martin
The two year project involves replacing two miles of sanitary sewer line that runs from Oliver Lewis Way to Tates Creek Road. It involves streets like Winslow, Upper, Avenue of Champions, and Euclid Avenue.
As the project moves down Avenue of Champions Martin noted there will be increasing pedestrian safety matters to consider. The work is part of the city’s 600 million dollar sewer overhaul as laid out in the federal consent decree agreement.
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