CARRBORO, N.C. -- AT&T will be installing new conduit under Roberson Street and extending across South Greensboro Street. This work will begin April 15 and take about a month to complete. During this work, there will be daily, temporary street closures of Roberson Street between Maple Avenue and South Greensboro Street. There will also be temporary lane closures of South Greensboro Street.
Work performed in last 30 days:
Exterior brick is almost complete and has been washed on west side. Roofing work is still being finished in a few small areas. Drywall installation continues and primer paint is beginning to be applied. The interior stairs treads have been installed. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler work is continuing.
Work upcoming in next 30 days:
Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler installation will continue throughout. Interior walls, insulation and drywall will continue east side. Wear surface slabs will be poured in the parking deck. Spray foam insulation will be installed on east side. Tile and light fixtures will begin to be installed.
We are currently expecting construction to wrap up late summer. An opening date has not yet been determined. This will be set in coordination between the Town of Carrboro and Orange County, following the completion of construction, and the move-in of furniture and library supplies.
Traffic impacts due to AT&T conduit installation:
AT&T will be installing new conduit under Roberson Street and extending across South Greensboro Street. This work will begin April 15 and take about a month to complete. During this work there will be daily, temporary street closures of Roberson Street between Maple Avenue and South Greensboro Street. There will also be temporary lane closures of South Greensboro Street. A more detailed traffic plan will be released from the contractor and shared with this group soon.
Background
The $42 million development will be the future home of the Orange County Southern Branch Library. The facility will also provide a permanent home for the Orange County Skills Development Center; Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department; WCOM Radio; and performance/multipurpose uses. The 203 Project will provide opportunities for education, art and community connection.
More information:
o The Town of Carrboro posts regular updates to the community on the Town website and through social media. Sign up to receive Carrboro Town News updates at www.carrboronc.gov/signup ;
o If you would like to be included on a neighborhood email distribution list, which includes residents living in the adjacent neighborhood and the local business community, please notify the203project@carrboronc.gov
o More information is available at https://www.carrboronc.gov/1151/The-203-Project