The City of Monroe will soon begin a major infrastructure project to improve stormwater management and roadway safety on Pinedell Avenue. Beginning the week of July 21, 2025, preparatory utility work will start for the replacement of the culvert beneath Pinedell Avenue between the Love Road and Old Charlotte Highway intersections.
During construction, part of Pinedell Avenue between Dry Fork Creek and the railroad tracks will be closed to allow work to proceed efficiently and safely. The construction is expected to last approximately four to six months, depending on weather conditions and material availability. Detour and road closure signage will be posted at least one week prior to the start of construction.
The project will include replacing the current single-barrel, 21-foot-long culvert with a new double-barrel, 60-foot-long structure. This upgrade is designed to significantly increase the stormwater capacity at the Dry Fork Creek crossing, allowing the culvert to safely handle a 100-year flood event. The roadway will be widened to accommodate two lanes, improving both safety and traffic flow.
This project represents a significant investment in Monroe’s infrastructure, improving flood resilience and transportation safety in a growing part of the City.
Residents or property owners with questions about the project are encouraged to contact the Stormwater hotline at (704) 282-4515.
For ongoing updates, visit the City of Monroe engineering projects website at www.monroenc.org/projects.