The following is an update on the paving of Watertower Road:
There have been some final contract negotiations that were just completed. The City has now decided on the contractor and should have final contract documents signed this week. They also have a storm water permit that must be received from the state. That said, they should have equipment on the road either next week or the week after.
The contract is a 120 day contract and is a design-build contract, which trimmed several months off of the schedule. The project is designed as a five lane section to accommodate future traffic and expansion. The initial phase will include two lanes, with additional lanes added later.
Assuming they get construction up and running according to the contract, the project should be completed by late January. However, paving work is weather-dependent and final completion is somewhat based on the lack of bad weather or cold temperatures.Traffic will be maintained along the existing roadway; however, temporary lane closures will occur around the work zone on an intermittent basis.
A related project will be completed by Horry County in 2010 when Water Tower is paved from Links Drive to Long Bay Road.
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