10/06/2026
Detour Ahead: McDonald Ave. at Park Rd, Starting Oct. 6
Starting on Oct 6th, McDonald Ave will be closed at Park Rd. This is necessary as crews begin the third phase of wastewater pipe improvements along the Dairy Branch.
The start date has been adjusted due to nearby utility work and associated traffic impacts in the Park Rd and Ideal Way area.
What:
• Part 1: McDonald/Park Rd intersection will be closed for approximately two days to cross gravity sewer into center of Park Rd.
• Part 2: Once the crossing is complete, intersection above will be reopened, and Park Rd's northbound lane will be closed from McDonald Ave to Ideal Way (10/8-12/8).
Why: Installing new gravity wastewater pipes in Park Rd to increase capacity for the area/basin.
In addition to the above closures, there will be numerous other "sections" of closures and traffic detours along Park Rd (from McDonald Ave to Lennox Ave) and McDonald Ave (from south of Ideal Way to Magnolia Ave) throughout this project. The entire project is anticipated to run from September 2026 to October 2027. Alerts will be sent prior to changes in traffic pattern shifts.
When:
• Part 1: 10/6/2026 - 10/7/2026
• Part 2: 10/8/2026-12/8/2026
Those who live, work or travel through the area are encouraged to sign up for text alerts to receive timely construction and traffic updates.
Text DAIRYBRANCH to 704-584-5959 to sign up.
Additional details are available at https://www.charlottenc.gov/Growth-and-Development/Projects/Dairy-Branch-Tributary-Sewer.
Thank you for your patience as work gets underway!