Weyers Cave – Mount Sidney Water Improvement Project
September 2010

Route 11 Water Line Project
This project involves the installation of approximately 3,920 ft. of 12” ductile iron water main on the east side of Route 11 from the Weyers Cave Road (SR 256) intersection with Route 11 to Blue Ridge Community College and will connect the Mount Sidney and Weyers Cave water systems. (See map)  This area is currently served only from the Weyers Cave water system.  The project will include the installation of new fire hydrants, valves, and a pressure control valve to connect the Mount Sidney and Weyers Cave water systems.  The project will provide improved service to this area of Weyers Cave from the Mount Sidney Water System in the event of a fire or other system variations in the Weyers Cave system. 

Service Authority personnel will be performing this construction, which is being funded through a partnership with the County and a private developer.   The water line will be constructed within the VDOT right of way.  Please expect some traffic delays as work may at times require closing the northbound lane of Route 11.  Work hours will generally be from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Work may also temporarily interrupt normal traffic flow to entrances of homes/businesses and the Community College.  The Authority construction crew will maintain safe access to all homes and businesses during times of construction but special attention should be given to flagmen.  After construction is complete, all disturbed pavement and vegetative areas will be restored accordingly.

Short disruptions of water service may be experienced by customers on the west side of Route 11 as piping changes are made.  Notice to all customers will be provided ahead of service disruptions.

Construction Schedule:
Installation of Erosion & Sediment Control Measures                                                    September 7-17, 2010
Begin Installation of Water Main at North end/Weyers Cave Rd. (SR 256)                    September 13-20, 2010
Estimated Completion of Water Main Installation                                                          December, 2010
Restoration                                                                                                                    Dec 2010 – Jan 2011

For more information concerning this project, please contact Kim Cameron, Project Manager, in our Engineering Department at 540-245-5670.