Our Town: Storm Service Impacts and Supporting the Community

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July 10, 2025

Dear Neighbors,

This was an incredibly tough week for us all in Chapel Hill – and for our surrounding neighbors. While the storm is behind us, there are many days, weeks, and months of recovery ahead of us. In this issue – and in future issues – you can find up-to-date  information about ongoing impacts to Town services, ways to support the community, and other important information as we move through this crisis together.

Latest Closures

• Eastgate Crossing remains closed to thru traffic. The shopping center is accessible from Fordham Blvd. for employees, construction crews, and for customers as some businesses begin to reopen.
• Flooding significantly damaged paths on two trails and staff are assessing necessary repairs: 
  • Bolin Creek Trail closed between Umstead Dr. and the Community Center
  • Morgan Creek Trail closed between S. Columbia St. and Merritt’s Pasture

Residential Trash Collection

• There are no changes in service or pick-up days. Follow your regular schedule.
• If your roll cart washed away in the storm, visit the service alerts section on this page.

Reporting Storm Damage

• If you need to report storm damage on public property, visit our Resident Reporter Center, which recently replaced SeeClickFix.
• If you have storm damage at your home, you may need a permit. Visit our Permit Center to learn more. If you're just cleaning up storm debris, you don’t need a permit.

Recovery Assistance Center

Orange County is operating a Recovery Assistance Center to provide essential services and support to residents affected by Chantal. It's open until 7pm today and from 12pm to 7pm Friday and Saturday at the Drakeford Library Complex at 203 S. Greensboro St. in Carrboro.

Tipping Fees Waived for Storm Recovery

Orange County Solid Waste is waiving all tipping fees for construction and demolition debris from impacted properties—effective immediately through August 9.

• This applies to storm-related debris only
• No cost for qualifying loads at Orange County waste facilities

Economic Recovery Center

We’re partnering with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro to share recovery information with affected businesses and to respond to their needs.

We’re taking a moment to give kudos to our dedicated Town employees who’ve been working around the clock to keep folks safe, assess damage, and begin repairs.

This includes staff from many Town departments and divisions: Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Affordable Housing and Community Connections, and Communications and Engagement.

They work tirelessly every day, and then give even more of themselves when we need it most. Thank you, Town team!

New for Week of July 13

20 Piney Mountain Rd. utility locating
July 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lane and sidewalk will be closed. Follow any posted detours.

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. & Critz Crosswalk & Sidewalk Project
July 14 - Aug. 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Lane and sidewalk closures in both directions.This project will add a sidewalk to the east side of the road and a crosswalk with a pedestrian island.

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. & N. Columbia St.
July 14 - 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lane closures in both directions for final pavement markings and crosswalk.

125 E. Rosemary St.
July 14 - 18, 24-hour sidewalk closure for concrete repair at the parking deck. 

Umstead Dr. 
July 14 - 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lane closures for Verizon fiber installation.

Ongoing

1100 and 1200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. utility locating
July 9 - 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lane and sidewalk will be closed. Follow any posted detours.

207-209 Meadowmont Lane sidewalk and bike lane closure
Present to March 2026
Drivers should remain alert to bicyclists merging into the main travel lane.

S. Columbia St. Carrington Hall work
Present to December 2026
A pedestrian detour is in place along S. Columbia St. near Medical Dr. as crews work on Carrington Hall.

TBD

Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. NCDOT culvert repair
Dates to be determined. For more information, email Jcmanuel-nelson@ncdot.gov

All road work depends on the weather. Schedules may change accordingly. Google Maps and Waze show the most up-to-date traffic conditions.