City of Statesville

Emergency Infrastructure Restoration: Sinkhole Repair
Tradd and E Front St


Update: March 27, 2025
City of Statesville and DSDC Respond with Coordinated Efforts to Support Downtown Businesses During Infrastructure Repairs

Statesville, NC – March 27, 2025 – The intersection of S. Tradd Street and E. Front Street in Downtown Statesville has once again been temporarily closed due to an infrastructure issue caused by aging utility lines beneath the roadway.

While this may feel like déjà vu for some downtown visitors and businesses, the City of Statesville and Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) are working proactively – together with the Statesville Chamber of Commerce – to not only address the repair swiftly but also support downtown businesses throughout the process.


Read the full Press Release here


The Sinkhole Repair at Tradd and E. Front Street is an emergency infrastructure project aimed at the repair and replacement of both sanitary and storm sewer systems. This combined effort will address a significant underground failure and restore the area to a safer and more stable condition, minimizing the risk of future damage.

Key Features & Community Benefits

  • Sanitary & Storm Sewer Repair/Replacement – The project will bring both systems up to modern standards, improving performance and reliability.
  • Improved Public Safety – Restoring the structural integrity of this area will prevent further erosion or collapse, ensuring the safety of vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Reduced Flooding Risk – Upgraded stormwater systems will help mitigate localized flooding during rain events.

Project Timeline & Investment

  • Anticipated Start Date: TBD
  • Anticipated Completion: Approximately 30 days from project start, depending on weather conditions and subsurface findings
  • Estimated Cost: Unknown

Funding & Stakeholders

  • Emergency Repair Process – The project is being expedited under the City’s emergency repair process, allowing for a maximum 7-day bid window.
  • Anticipated Bid Timeline: Best case – week of March 31; worst case – week of April 7

Why This Project Matters

Unexpected infrastructure failures like sinkholes can present serious safety hazards and service disruptions. By acting quickly under an emergency repair process, the City of Statesville is working to restore the area swiftly and responsibly, ensuring public safety and system reliability. Stay tuned for updates as this emergency project moves forward.

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