Water Main Break Closes Silas Creek Parkway near Buchanan Street

Utilities Division - May 30, 2007, 11:00 a.m.
Contact: James Harris, 650-7650

Silas Creek Parkway Repair Update

Utilities officials estimate that the broken water main that closed Silas Creek Parkway will be repaired about noon today. However, the entire width of Silas Creek Parkway at the site of the break will have to be replaced because of extensive water damage.

Utilities workers worked through the night to excavate the site where a 16-inch water main ruptured Tuesday afternoon. The rupture undermined the road bed before breaking through the asphalt paving about 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The Utilities Division is coordinating its repairs with the state Department of Transportation, which will repair the road.

Noel Chilton, the assistant county engineer for the N.C. Department of Transportation, said that about 300 feet of all six lanes will have to be replaced, including the gravel road bed. If no further damage is discovered, he estimates that the road could be partially reopened by Friday afternoon.

Detours have been set up, but drivers should take a route that avoids the area if possible.

Utilities Division - May 30, 2007, 6:45 a.m.
For more information: 727-8418

Silas Creek Parkway Remains Closed Both Directions

Silas Creek Parkway remains closed in both directions west of Buchanan Street because of a broken water main. The break happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Utilities crews worked through the night on the repair and estimate that it will be this evening before the road is reopened. Detours have been set up, but drivers should take a route that avoids the area if possible.

Utilities Division - May 29, 2007, 4:30 p.m.
For more information: 727-8418

A break in a water main has forced authorities to close Silas Creek Parkway in both directions near Buchanan Street. Utilities crews are on the scene assessing the situation. Some customers on Buchanan Street have reported a loss of water.

Westbound traffic on Interstate 40 should not attempt to exit at Silas Creek Parkway and should take the Peters Creek Parkway exit instead.