Lyons View Pike Project Update

August 29, 2013 UPDATE - Work continues in Construction Zone 7, immediately southeast of Lyons View Pike. As part of this work, construction equipment is partially extending into Lyons View Pike just east of the Oak Grove Lane intersection on the far western end of the project. Tree pruning and vegetation removal work continues at various locations along the entire length of Lyons View Pike. Motorists should continue to use caution when traveling through the entire area.

The Construction Progress Map for Zone 7 remains unchanged. Lyons View Pike remains closed to through traffic between Lakeshore Park on the west end and Colony Way on the east end. Harley Drive remains barricaded at the Lyons View Pike intersection for the duration of this project.

All utility work impacting Lyons View Pike is expected to be complete by mid-September with the City's resurfacing work to follow immediately afterwards. Weather permitting, it's expected that the roadway will be open to traffic by the end of September.

View Current Construction Progress Map for Zone 7 

Contractor set up to bore 6" sewer main through Lakeshore Park

 

Lyons View Pike Project Update

August 23, 2013 - Work in Construction Zone 6 was completed on Thursday, August 22, with the placement of temporary pavement and general cleanup within the zone. Work in Zone 7 has already begun and will continue for approximately the next three weeks. Zone 7 is immediately southeast of Lyons View Pike and along the north boundary of Lakeshore Park. Installation of two new sewer mains in Zone 7 will require that construction equipment be located in Lyons View Pike for most of the next three weeks. Tree pruning and vegetation removal work continues along the entire route of Lyons View Pike. Motorists should continue to use caution when traveling through the area.

Traffic Note:  Effective Friday, August 23, the full road closure area will be located as shown on the updated Construction Progress Map for Zone 7. The road closure will remain at that location for the remainder of the project. All residences and businesses located west of the closure area will be accessible from Northshore Drive only. Those located east of the closure area will remain accessible from Kingston Pike only.

Lyons View Pike remains closed to through traffic between Lakeshore Park on the west end and Colony Way on the east end. Harley Drive remains barricaded at the Lyons View Pike intersection for the duration of this project.

View Current Construction Progress Map for Zone 7

Lyons View Pike Project Update

August 16, 2013 - Work began in Zone 6 on Tuesday, August 13. Zone 6 is a relatively short zone and work is expected to move quickly. As such, placement of temporary pavement in Zone 6 is expected to occur before the end of August. The Construction Map has been updated to reflect the current progress. All utility work impacting Lyons View Pike is expected to be complete by mid-September with the City's resurfacing work to follow immediately afterwards. Weather permitting, it's expected that the roadway will be open to traffic by the end of September, however construction activity will still be occurring outside of the roadway and motorists will need to use caution when traveling through the area.

Work also continues in the Lyons Pointe Lane area east of Lyons View Pike. KUB is also continuing its preparations for tree pruning and vegetation removal related to the overhead electric circuit along Lyons View Pike.

Lyons View Pike remains closed to through traffic between Lakeshore Park on the west end and Colony Way on the east end. Harley Drive remains barricaded at the Lyons View Pike intersection for the duration of this project.

View Current Construction Progress Map for Zone 6


Construction Zone 6

Intersection of Lyons View Pike and Oak Grove Lane

Blalock's Superintendent inspecting 6" sewer force main tie-in at Oak Grove Lane

Lyons View Pike Project Update

August 8, 2013 - Work in Zone 5 is nearing completion, with water and natural gas services being tied over to the newly installed mains. Placement of temporary pavement within Zone 5 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 12, weather permitting. Transition into Construction Zone 6 is set to begin Tuesday, August 13. Work in the Lyons Pointe Lane area just to the east of Lyons View Pike continues. The Construction Map has been updated to reflect the Zone 5 progress. While not directly related to the ongoing multiple utility upgrade project along Lyons View Pike, KUB is also scheduling tree pruning and vegetation removal work in the area at this time to coincide with the road closure so that the impact to customers is held to a minimum.

NOTE: The contractor will not be working this Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11. Due to the pending transition from one work zone to the next, utility installation work in Zone 6 can’t be started until temporary paving work has been completed in Zone 5.

Schedule Note: Construction continues to progress well ahead of schedule. At the current rate and weather permitting, it is possible that all construction work and final paving within Lyons View Pike can be completed in September. KUB continues to work closely with the contractor and the City of Knoxville to refine the construction schedule in order to firm up plans for the reopening of the roadway.

View Current Construction Progress Map for Zone 5

Lyons View Pike Multiple Project Update

August 2, 2013 - Work continues to progress well within Zone 5 and along Lyons Pointe Lane.  As soon as the disinfection and flushing processes are completed for the new water main on Lyons Pointe Lane, water services will be connected over to the new water main.  Please continue to consult this blog on a regular basis as the Construction Progress Map will be updated frequently to track shifts in the full road closure area within Zone 5.

Schedule Note: At the current rate, KUB anticipates the project will be completed several weeks in advance of the original November time frame.  We continue to work with the contractor and the City of Knoxville to further refine the original project completion date.

View Current Construction Progress Map for Zone 5

Backfilled trench in Zone 5

Fusing 50' sections of High Density Polyethylene sewer pipe

Lyons View Project Update

July 31, 2013 Update – Construction Zone 5 Map updated. Please continue to consult this blog on a regular basis as the Construction Progress Map will be updated frequently to track shifts in the full road closure area within Zone 5.

View Current Construction Progress Map for Zone 5