East Lane Street Drainage Improvements

Phase I

We repaired and realigned the damaged private stormwater pipe that caused a sink hole at 513 East Lane Street. This work is intended to be a temporary solution to restore the stormwater system and make the properties in the area safe.

Phase II

The City is investigating a permanent solution for the neighborhood that may include extending pipes to redirect stormwater drainage.

Project Details

Type:: Stormwater
Budget:: $5 million
Project Lead:: Stormwater Management
Contractors:: WK Dickson (Design); Moffat Pipe (Contractor for temporary repair)

Contact

David Kiker
Engineering Supervisor
david.kiker@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4074

Jordan Pack
Engineer
jordan.pack@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4080

Lead Department:: Engineering Services

Service Unit:: Stormwater

The design consultant will begin design for a permanent drainage solution on East Lane Street once investigations into drainage issues have been completed by the City.

Phase II Project Goals

Install drainage system in the City right-of-way on East Lane Street to improve overall drainage in the neighborhood. Drainage improvements may include extending pipes in the right -of-way towards Linden Avenue.

Phase I

Construction for the pipe and sink hole repair was completed in October 2023. The work included removing the damaged storm pipe, replacing it with new pipe in the area of the sink hole, and adding fill material to stabilize the sink hole.

Phase II

Construction for Phase II is expected to begin early 2026.

Schedule

Date	Activity
Spring 2023	Phase I Design Started
Late Summer 2023	Phase I Construction Started
Fall 2023	Phase I Construction Completed
Spring 2024	Neighborhood Drainage Investigations Started
Summer 2024	Phase II Design Begins
Early 2026	Phase II Construction Begins