Stormwater pipe work will close Sylvan Road and West Greenway Drive South

Portions of Sylvan Road and West Greenway Drive South will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each weekday beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, and continuing through Thursday, Jan. 29 as Guilford County completes a stormwater pipe installation. The affected segments are Sylvan Road from South Elam Avenue to Waverly Way, and West Greenway Drive South from Camden Road to Berkley Place. Signs and traffic cones will be in place, and residents will be able to access their homes during work hours.

The project is being managed through county water services operations; for water and sewer emergencies the county directs residents to call Water Resources 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033. Questions about the planned closures can be directed to Antonio Tedesco at 336-382-6669. Officials cautioned that dates and times may change because of weather or last-minute schedule adjustments, so motorists should plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during the work window.

This work addresses routine stormwater infrastructure maintenance that reduces the risk of localized flooding and keeps drainage systems functioning during heavy rain. For neighborhoods along Sylvan Road and West Greenway Drive South, the immediate impact will be changes to daily commute patterns, school drop-off routes and deliveries during the day. Because access to residences will be maintained, the disruption is primarily to through traffic and motorists traveling the corridors during the work hours.

At the institutional level, the schedule highlights the county’s operational approach to short-term traffic management: daytime lane closures with posted detours and direct contact points for residents. Such projects also intersect with budget and policy decisions at county hall, where stormwater investment competes with other infrastructure priorities. Residents who track how local government spends on drainage and road work can use projects like this as a touchpoint for conversations at public meetings and during budget season.

For now, motorists should follow posted signage, avoid the work zones during the 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. window when possible, and keep the Water Resources emergency line and Antonio Tedesco’s contact handy for urgent questions. Expect updates if weather intervenes, and watch county communications for any schedule changes or extended work beyond Jan. 29.