North Franklin Drainage Improvements

This project realigned the storm drain - previously routed under buildings along the eastern side of North Franklin Street between Main Street and Depot Street - to under parking lots and North Franklin Street. The purpose of this project was to reduce the potential for flooding in the area. 

Project Schedule and Impacts

This project, which was completed by contractor E.C. Pace Company, Inc., finished in fall 2019. 

Project Funding

Construction cost about $600,000, of which the Town paid about half. The remainder was covered by the Virginia Department of Transportation under the Revenue Sharing Program.

N. Franklin Storm Drain Project Map