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Johnson City: Sewerline And Stormwater Work Continues In Area Of West Walnut Street

Other work taking place includes the installation of new stormwater piping work along Sevier Street.

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Press release from Johnson City:

January 21, 2022

Crews will continue the installation of a new 10-inch gravity sewer line along Earnest Street as well as finishing up an 18-inch sewerline installation on West Watauga Avenue in the coming weeks. Other work taking place includes the installation of new stormwater piping work along Sevier Street.

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This work will impact traffic flow in the following areas:

  • Earnest Street – Ashe Street to West Walnut Street (week of Jan. 24) and West Walnut Street to West Maple Street (week of Jan. 31).
  • West Watauga Avenue - single lane, one-direction entry from West State of Franklin Road to West Walnut Street the week of Jan. 24.
  • West Walnut Street – West Watauga Avenue to Southwest Avenue.

    • Drivers who cannot avoid these areas should expect delays, use caution in the construction zone, and observe posted speed limits for their safety and the safety of workers.

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    This work is part of the City of Johnson City’s West Walnut Street Redevelopment Project. Additional information about the proposed redevelopment in this area as well as updates on construction can be found on the City’s website, www.johnsoncitytn.org/westwalnutplan.

    This press release was produced by Johnson City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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