UPDATE on 2/13/2026:
Taking advantage of acceptable weather conditions, the contractor was able to place the first of two asphalt surface layers this week. Paving of the final layer is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, weather dependent.
The road opening is tentatively scheduled for the end of February 2026, pending completion of all final checklist items. In the meantime, Pinedell Avenue is closed to all traffic. Thank you for your continued patience throughout the project delays.
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UPDATE on 01/30/2026
Work on the Pinedell Avenue culvert replacement and road widening project continues to make progress, with crews completing installation of the new double barrel culvert and preparing the roadway for final paving.
Recent cold weather has limited the available time needed to place the final layer of asphalt, which requires several consecutive days of temperatures above 50 degrees to ensure a durable surface. Crews have completed preparation of the sub-base and applied the first asphalt layer. Full roadwork will be completed once favorable weather conditions allow placement of the final asphalt surface.
The project replaces the former single barrel culvert with a new sixty-foot structure designed to safely manage a one-hundred-year storm event and widens the roadway to improve traffic flow and safety.
These upgrades strengthen Monroe’s long-term stormwater resilience and support a growing area of the City.
Residents with questions may contact the Stormwater hotline at 704-282-4515. Ongoing updates are posted at www.monroenc.org/projects.