Emergency S Illinois Avenue Waterline Repair
Summary
Public works is undertaking an emergency directional boring project to replace a leaking 16-inch cast iron water main under South Illinois Avenue. Using trenchless technology avoids shutting down major highway lanes for days.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Includes a $105,000 directional boring contract with MDI and a $31,000 pipe fusing contract with Graveston Contracting.
Drivers on South Illinois Avenue who avoid major multi-lane highway closures.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Oak Ridge City Council Budget and Finance Committee - Oct 1, 2026
The city addressed an emergency waterline failure under S Illinois Avenue by contracting for directional boring of a 16-inch HDPE waterline to restore service and prepare for future replacements.
Oak Ridge City Council Work Session - Sep 28, 2026
A leaking 16-inch cast-iron water main at South Illinois Avenue and Tulsa Road requires an emergency repair. Public works plans to use trenchless directional boring to install new HDPE pipe and avoid tearing up the newly paved road.
Oak Ridge City Council (Special) - Sep 28, 2026
Public works is undertaking an emergency directional boring project to replace a leaking 16-inch cast iron water main under South Illinois Avenue. Using trenchless technology avoids shutting down major highway lanes for days.
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