Carter Street - Ann Street - Patton Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project

Happening Now

Work is progressing steadily on the Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvements Project, with construction on the S. Ann St. portion nearing completion. As construction moves toward Patton Avenue over the summer months, here are some impacts to keep in mind.

South Ann Street Access

S. Ann St. is currently closed to thru-traffic during construction. Neighborhood traffic can access the lower part of S. Ann Street from Pearl Street.

Work to begin on Patton Ave

Sidewalk replacement along Patton Ave. has begun. A sectional approach to the construction is being taken to allow pedestrian traffic to continue in a safe manner. The first section to be addressed is the area between Pearl St. and S. Ann St.

Minimal Impact on Traffic

As sidewalk works take place, one lane of Patton Ave. will be used as a pedestrian access lane. This will have a slight impact on eastbound traffic.

As the City undertakes making improvements to the area, we ask for your patience as you may encounter large equipment and other construction related impacts. The City of Asheville will continue to update this page as work progresses.

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.

Background

Moderate to heavy rain storms create localized flooding near the intersection of Carter Street, Patton Avenue and S. Ann Street. A new stormwater drainage system will be installed within the public right-of-way that extends the existing stormwater system on Carter Street down to Patton Avenue, along the Patton Avenue right-of-way from South French Broad Avenue going west to Ann Street and running down Ann Street to tie into an existing public drainage system near Pearl Street. Additional drainage structures along Carter Street and S. Ann Street will help alleviate existing drainage problems in the area. Within the public right-of-way, drainage structures will also be added along Patton Avenue to Clingman Avenue to minimize ponding in the street impacting pedestrians on the sidewalks as vehicles travel by.

Pedestrian safety improvements will be made to the intersection of Patton Avenue and Clingman Avenue in coordination with NCDOT. Additional ADA accessibility improvements will be made to the sidewalks along Patton Avenue. This project improves stormwater conveyance and flooding as well as pedestrian and vehicular safety for the Patton Avenue corridor.

This project is being performed by the Public Works Stormwater Division in advance of scheduled resurfacing of this portion of Patton Avenue, as part of coordinated City maintenance with the Public Works Streets Division.

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.)

Timeline

2019

February: Issued Request For Qualifications (RFQ) and selected design consultant
December: Contract start date

2020

March: Due diligence & existing conditions analysis completed
Summer: Preliminary design
Fall: Design development, construction drawings, easements
Fall: Community questions and outreach via publicinput.com

2021

Spring: Additional scope of ADA improvements at Clingman intersection added
Fall: Additional scope of ADA improvements to Patton sidewalks and driveways
Winter: 2021 / 2022 Final Design

2022

Summer: A walking tour and virtual information session were held as part of community outreach.
Winter: Community outreach for anticipated construction schedule.
December: Contractor started construction.

Click here to view Overall Storm Drainage Plan