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In early 2021, heavy rains and strong winds toppled trees, causing the slope to collapse next to Rugg Road near the Hideaway Court intersection in the Damascus area. A retaining wall will be built at this location.
Temporary protective sheeting and plant seeding are in place until permanent repairs are constructed.
Construction phase
Updated: July 18, 2024
Why
To stabilize the slope next to Rugg Road.
Schedule
- Design: March 2021 - March 2022
- Construction: July 2024 - Oct. 2024
Traffic impacts
Building the retaining wall will require two temporary road closures. Rugg Road will close for 4 weeks to place the anchors and construct the wall facing. The road will then open to traffic for 3-4 weeks for the wall to settle properly. After this, the road will close for another 4 weeks to construct the final roadbed, add guardrail and pave the road.
Road closures are needed for the majority of construction. While the road closure schedule may need to be adjusted, the tentative plan is:
- Road closed: July 8th to Aug. 11
- Road open: Aug. 12 to Sept. 18
- Road closed: Sept. 19 to Oct. 17
When a road closure is not necessary for construction, expect shoulder and lane closures with flaggers guiding vehicles daily through the work zone between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. While we do not expect any weekend work, it may be needed depending on many factors. Local access to driveways will be maintained. Pedestrian access will be provided.
Current activities
Construction phase
Funding
- Project estimate $970,000
- Funding is provided from Damascus road funds
