The city of Asheville has announced a series of drilling projects along Lyman Street and Riverside Drive in the River Arts District. Drilling began Tuesday, June 16, and is expected to continue for the next four weeks.
The purpose of the drilling, according to Asheville’s Planning & Multimodal Transportation Communication Specialist Joey Robison, is to collect soil samples from the area ahead of the city’s River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project.
Soil samples obtained will help city planners understand the composition and stability of the ground along these roadways, and indicate whether the soil is suitable for future construction of bike lanes, greenways, and other associated RADTIP construction. Robison indicates that such drilling is typical for construction projects of significant size.
Based on the results of studies conducted on the samples, the city will be able to further develop their plans for RADTIP, which is scheduled to officially begin in 2017, says Robison.
The drilling will be overseen by consultants hired by the city of Asheville. According to an official press release, crews will begin the work on the south section of Lyman Street and proceed northward, working at up to five separate locations per day. Drilling will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily, with some additional time necessary for set-up and and take-down.
City officials advise residents that there is a possibility of temporary lane closures on Lyman and Riverside during this time, and loud noise associated with the project is expected in the RAD area.
Official Press Release
Drilling along Lyman Street and Riverside Drive to occur
Drilling for engineering and environmental purposes starts Tuesday, June 16, along Lyman Street and Riverside Drive in Asheville’s River Arts District.
The technical work being completed will support the later construction of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) in 2017 and 2018.
The City’s consultants plan to start on the south section of Lyman Street (near Amboy Road) and move northward, drilling at up to five locations a day.
The drilling is expected to last for four weeks.
The City understands that while the ultimate outcome of this project is to improve traffic safety and flow along the riverfront, that residents and visitors will experience some temporary inconvenience during this time. There will be some lane closures on Lyman and Riverside Drive, and loud noise near drilling sites during this time.
The drilling will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with some set up starting at 7 a.m. and tear down occurring between 5 to 7 p.m.
For questions please call Riverfront Redevelopment Office Director Stephanie Monson Dahl at 828-337-4111.
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