The Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works manages dozens of construction projects that improve Lexington's roads, sidewalks and sewer systems. Keep up with current and upcoming projects using the list below.
Division of Engineering projects include:
- roadway widening, intersection improvements, trails, sidewalks, bridges
Division of Water Quality projects include:
- Sanitary sewer: trunk lines, pump stations, wet weather storage tanks, wastewater treatment plant improvements
- Stormwater: storm sewer lines, culverts, detention basins, drainage management
Projects
| Project name | Estimated start | Traffic impacts | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ave. sanitary sewer | Under construction | sewer replacement | |
| Clays Mill Rd. project (Section 1) | Under construction | road widening, new sidewalks and safety improvements | |
| Lexmark trunks A&B | Under construction | Upgrade sanitary sewer line from Lexmark to Loudon Ave. | |
| Meadows/Northland/Arlington improvements | Under construction | Highlawn Ave. area street, sidewalk and sewer reconstruction | |
| Mercer Dr. improvements | Under construction | Sidewalk, bike lane and dedicated turn lanes | |
| Scoville Rd. sanitary sewer | Under construction | sewer replacement | |
| Southeastern Hills trunk | Under construction | Upgrade sanitary sewer line near Appian Way and Crosby Dr. | |
| Town Branch plant improvements | Ongoing | Upgrades to wastewater treatment plant | |
| Town Branch Trail | Under construction | Trail to connect Masterson Station with downtown Lexington | |
| Upper Cane Run tank and pump station | Under construction | 4 million gallon wet weather storage tank and pump station upgrade | |
| West Hickman plant improvements | Ongoing | Upgrades to wastewater treatment plant, including wet weather storage tank | |
| Wolf Run trunks D&E | Under construction | Upgrade sewer line in Wolf Run Park and Beacon Hill areas |