Residents of Collierville are advised to plan their routes accordingly, as North Rowlett Road will transform into a no-through zone from Cooper Street to Center Street starting April 28. The road closure, crucial for the final lap of the North Rowlett Waterline Project, will extend through August 22, the town has announced. During this period, local traffic will still trickle through, and detour paths will be branded with clear signage to guide diverted travelers.
After a 1.8 million dollar funding approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen last September, the replacement of the decaying 70-year-old waterline commenced. The process segments into three distinct phases, including the installation of an 8-inch ductile iron pipe, intended to bolster the flow and pressure of the water main, according to Town Engineer Dale Perryman in a statement obtained by Collierville's official website.
The genesis of this infrastructural metamorphosis began in the latter chunk of 2024, with the initial phase reinforcing Abbington Road from Poplar Avenue down to Cooper Street. Now, as the endeavor scales into its subsequent phase this spring, North Rowlett will witness the continuation of closures from Cooper Street to Walnut Street with definitive access for residents. The contractor is on a tight leash, with 118 days to wrap up this section before the summer heat rolls in.
As summer 2025 unfurls, the final standoff between old and new takes place along the alleys of North Rowlett Street and the west flank of the square. The crossbreeding of the current and impending waterlines means occasional closures for Mulberry Street and North Rowlett, as the contractor, armed with a deadline of 63 days, races to rejuvenate the town's water arteries, according to the town's announcement.
