Press release from City of Asheville:
The three lane closure on Patton Avenue is expected to end on August 14. After which, a portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of August 14 and August 15 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. The construction area will remain open during the day with one lane in each direction.
To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed to allow for crews to continue installing the new stormwater system in the area.
The following street sections will be closed to through traffic (open only for business and resident access):
- Carter Street from Patton Avenue to Haywood Street
- North French Broad Avenue from Patton Avenue to Otis Street
- South French Broad Avenue from Patton Avenue to Hilliard Avenue
Work will be carried out overnight to minimize disruption to area businesses, residents, and visitors.
Detour signs will be posted at Otis Street and Clingman Avenue. Please see the map of the detour area. As with any construction project, work can be impacted by weather, causing additional delays.
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