University of Tennessee Construction
A major University of Tennessee utility upgrade is underway that soon will close
two lanes of Cumberland Avenue for roughly two months.
UT's steam line,
which crosses Cumberland Avenue, is being upgraded. The university's steam plant
provides heating and hot water for more than 150 buildings using about 11 miles
of underground steam pipes.
Starting this week, Sevierville-based Adams
and Sons Inc. will be relocating water, gas and sewer lines before the steam
line work begins. The first phase of work will likely close one lane of
Cumberland Avenue between 11th and 13th streets, between the hours of 7 a.m. and
5 p.m.
Once that work is completed, then the bigger job, upgrading the
steam line, will start. The second round of work will close two lanes of
Cumberland Avenue between 11th and 13th streets.
According to the
traffic control permit sought by Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon engineering
and architectural firm of Knoxville, the project will be completed by Aug. 10,
before the start of UT's football season.
Once the two lanes of
Cumberland are closed, eastbound commuters will shift to the two westbound
lanes. Westbound commuters will be detoured to 11th Street, then to Clinch
Avenue and then to 16th Street.
The City's Civil Engineering Division
recommends that westbound motorists take a different route, since the detour
route will squeeze traffic from a normal two lanes to a single lane. One
suggested alternative route: Go west on Western Avenue to Middlebrook Pike and
on to Sutherland Avenue.
In addition, pedestrians should anticipate that
the steam line project will close sidewalks on Cumberland Avenue between 11th
and 13th streets, one side of the road at a time.
The steam line project
is tied to UT eliminating coal use completely by transitioning to natural gas,
which will lead to decreased emissions of pollutants, less-costly fuel oil
delivery and a better water treatment system.
For more information on the project, click here.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014
May 9th Update
KUB Update
Contact KUB at 524-2911 if you have questions about this or any other KUB construction activities.
Traffic Advisory – Lane Closure for Utility Construction (weather permitting)
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closures [beginning May 12] – KUB and its contractor will close one eastbound and one westbound lane of traffic on Cumberland Avenue between Eleventh Street and James Agee Street weekdays from 7 a.m. –5 p.m. beginning on Monday, May 12, and lasting through early June, as work is completed on the natural gas and water distribution systems in this area. One eastbound and one westbound lane will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue while this work is completed. All lanes will remain open overnight. To facilitate timely completion, some weekend work may occur. Follow-up advisories will be issued as needed.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures, including flagmen, will be in place at this location to assist motorists traveling in the area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Fort Sanders PACE 10 Construction Notificaiton
924 addresses in the Fort Sanders Area have been sent a notification on May 7, 2014 about upcoming work. For more information about the improvements to wastewater systems for KUB users click here.
Contact KUB at 524-2911 if you have questions about this or any other KUB construction activities.
Traffic Advisory – Lane Closure for Utility Construction (weather permitting)
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closures [beginning May 12] – KUB and its contractor will close one eastbound and one westbound lane of traffic on Cumberland Avenue between Eleventh Street and James Agee Street weekdays from 7 a.m. –5 p.m. beginning on Monday, May 12, and lasting through early June, as work is completed on the natural gas and water distribution systems in this area. One eastbound and one westbound lane will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue while this work is completed. All lanes will remain open overnight. To facilitate timely completion, some weekend work may occur. Follow-up advisories will be issued as needed.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures, including flagmen, will be in place at this location to assist motorists traveling in the area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Fort Sanders PACE 10 Construction Notificaiton
924 addresses in the Fort Sanders Area have been sent a notification on May 7, 2014 about upcoming work. For more information about the improvements to wastewater systems for KUB users click here.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
May 6th Update
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA)
Meeting
Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
University of Tennessee Update
Congratulations to the class of 2014! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
Spring Commencement will run from May 7 through May 10, for information on locations and times please visit here.
Please also keep in mind that there is a lot of construction and changes going on in and around campus for information on road closures, please visit here.
Community Events
Market Square
8pm-10pm
Marble City Five will perform free jazz concerts every Tuesday from May 6 – Aug 26 from 8pm-10pm. Bring your chairs, blankets and enjoy free jazz music on the Square
Chilhowee Park
5:00pm-8:00pm
Criterium racing on an approximately 1 kilometer course. For more information, please e-mail: scoclub@gmail.com
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square
11am – 2pm
11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts. www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org
– The Coveralls
Market Square
7pm-9pm
The Coveralls will be performing a free concert on Market Square/ The Metro Pulse named them the best Cover Band in Knoxville for 2013 and have won that prestigious award for 5 years running!
Market Square
5pm-Choir will perform
8pm- Movie will begin
Market Square Stage
9:00am-2:00pm
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square, Union Ave & Market Street
9:00am – 2:00pm
11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts. www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org
8:00am
5K run/walk
Blank Fest
Market Square
5pm-10pm
Music oriented event benefiting TN Veterans and celebrating Blank Newspaper anniversary sharing good news around town.
Mary Costa Plaza at Civic Coliseum
Noon-4PM
Annual March for Babies event
As always, thanks for your interest in Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and wonderful week.
Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
University of Tennessee Update
Congratulations to the class of 2014! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
Spring Commencement will run from May 7 through May 10, for information on locations and times please visit here.
Please also keep in mind that there is a lot of construction and changes going on in and around campus for information on road closures, please visit here.
Community Events
May 6, 2014
Concerts on the Square, Jazz TuesdaysMarket Square
8pm-10pm
Marble City Five will perform free jazz concerts every Tuesday from May 6 – Aug 26 from 8pm-10pm. Bring your chairs, blankets and enjoy free jazz music on the Square
May 7, 2014
Knoxie CritsChilhowee Park
5:00pm-8:00pm
Criterium racing on an approximately 1 kilometer course. For more information, please e-mail: scoclub@gmail.com
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square
11am – 2pm
11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts. www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org
May 8, 2014
Concerts on the Square, Variety Thursdays – The Coveralls
Market Square
7pm-9pm
The Coveralls will be performing a free concert on Market Square/ The Metro Pulse named them the best Cover Band in Knoxville for 2013 and have won that prestigious award for 5 years running!
May 9, 2014
Delta Sigma Theta Movies on the SquareMarket Square
5pm-Choir will perform
8pm- Movie will begin
May 10, 2014
Framing Choice Photo ExhibitionMarket Square Stage
9:00am-2:00pm
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square, Union Ave & Market Street
9:00am – 2:00pm
11th season of the downtown Farmers Market with locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts. www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org
Law Enforcement Memorial 5K
Neyland Drive at Vol Landing8:00am
5K run/walk
Blank Fest
Market Square
5pm-10pm
Music oriented event benefiting TN Veterans and celebrating Blank Newspaper anniversary sharing good news around town.
Vestival
Candoro Marble Building
11am-7pm
Annual music and arts festival in the Vestal Community. Music, crafts, food, children's events
2014 March for Babies11am-7pm
Annual music and arts festival in the Vestal Community. Music, crafts, food, children's events
Mary Costa Plaza at Civic Coliseum
Noon-4PM
Annual March for Babies event
As always, thanks for your interest in Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and wonderful week.
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