INC NEWS - portions of ATT to be re-routed Sept. 2

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Durham Detours Portion of American Tobacco Trail for New Ramp Construction

Detour Begins September 2 and Will Last Approximately Three Weeks

Durham, N.C. – The City of Durham’s Department of Public Works is
beginning the first step in a new trail connection from the Southside/St.
Theresa neighborhood to the American Tobacco Trail.

A new ramp is to be constructed connecting the American Tobacco Trail to
Apex Street. The demolition of the Apex Street Bridge is the second
component of this project and will take place following completion of the
ramp construction.

Due to this planned construction, a detour of the American Tobacco Trail
is required between West Enterprise Street and Apex Street and will begin
Tuesday, September 2, 2008.  The detour will remain in place for
approximately three weeks.  According to the department, this detour is
necessary for the relocation of an existing gas line associated with the
Apex Street Bridge demolition.

Users of the American Tobacco Trail are asked to note that the trail will
not be passable from West Enterprise Street north to Apex Street during
this period and they will be required to use the detour.  Signage
providing directions to the detour will be posted on the trail.

This closure is the first of two scheduled closures of the American
Tobacco Trail in this area.  The second closure will be for the actual
demolition of the Apex Street Bridge.  Details regarding this second
closure will be provided at a later date.

For additional information regarding this project, including a map of this
scheduled detour, visit the City’s Web site at
www.durhamnc.gov/departments/works/project_apex_bridge.cfm  or contact
Kyle Butler, civil engineer with the City’s Department of Public Works, at
(919) 560-4326, extension 245 or via e-mail at kyle.butler at durhamnc.gov.