Charleston lane and sidewalk closures continue for utility work through Sept. 10
Charleston is continuing a temporary traffic notice for utility work that may narrow or close lanes and affect sidewalks at three locations through Sept. 10.
The city’s notice covers 1500 Red Oak Street, 900 Walnut Street and 1600 Clay Avenue. It began July 10 and is scheduled to remain in effect through Sept. 10, 2026.
Drivers, pedestrians and people seeking access along those blocks should expect changing conditions during the work period. The city says lanes at the listed locations may be narrowed or closed, rather than stating that each street will be fully closed for the entire two-month period.
Three locations listed in city notice
The City of Charleston identifies the work as utility work. Its traffic information page lists temporary lane and sidewalk impacts at the three addresses, which are on Red Oak Street, Walnut Street and Clay Avenue.
Flaggers will be used during the work. Their presence indicates that traffic may be directed around the active work area when crews are operating, though the city’s notice does not provide a detailed day-by-day traffic schedule.
The posted dates span from July 10 through Sept. 10. The notice is therefore an ongoing advisory, not a notice limited to a single day or weekend.
What is known and what remains unspecified
The city has confirmed the locations, the utility-work designation, the July 10 start date, the Sept. 10 scheduled end date, the possibility of lane narrowing or closures, sidewalk impacts and the use of flaggers.
It does not identify the utility company responsible for the work, a contractor, the project’s cost or a more specific construction schedule. The notice also says closure times are approximate and that additional impacts may occur.
That means the posted end date is the current schedule, not a guarantee that every listed lane or sidewalk will be affected continuously until Sept. 10. Likewise, the city has not said that the work requires a full closure at any of the three locations.
Next step for travelers
The next known milestone is Sept. 10, when the city’s current notice is scheduled to end. Until then, people traveling through the affected areas can watch for flaggers and temporary lane or sidewalk changes and should allow for conditions to vary while utility work is underway.
Anyone planning travel or access near 1500 Red Oak Street, 900 Walnut Street or 1600 Clay Avenue can consult the city’s traffic information page for updated notices. The city’s current posting cautions that timing is approximate and that additional impacts may occur.
Sources
- Traffic, City of Charleston, West Virginia
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