500 Block of South Lee Street Sewer Main Replacement Project

The City is replacing the existing sanitary sewer within the 500 block of South Lee Street.
Page updated on Oct 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Project Summary

Phase: Construction

Status: Pending Close-Out

Location: Old Town

Managing Dept.: Project Implementation

Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Environmental Services

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Project Description

The City of Alexandria enhanced the sanitary sewer system along the 500 block of South Lee Street to improve performance and increase capacity. This upgrade addressed recurring sewer backups caused by root intrusion—where tree roots enter and obstruct aging pipes—particularly during heavy rainfall. 

As part of the project, the City replaced outdated 6" & 8" clay and reinforced concrete pipes with approximately 225 linear feet of 10” sanitary sewer pipe.  Six property laterals were reconnected to the new main line. 

A roller vehicle next to a strip of fresh asphalt on the road.
A worker stands next to a strip of fresh asphalt in the road. A turquoise and black sewer pipe awaiting installation are set next to the curb.
A turquoise sewer pipe is set inside a gravel-lined trench cut into the pavement of the road.
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A roller vehicle next to a strip of fresh asphalt on the road.
The sewer was installed in the western lane of S Lee Street. The trench was filled with asphalt. City Public Works will repave the street.
A worker stands next to a strip of fresh asphalt in the road. A turquoise and black sewer pipe awaiting installation are set next to the curb.
The sewer project continued halfway up the block, where pipe conditions were prioritized for replacement.
A turquoise sewer pipe is set inside a gravel-lined trench cut into the pavement of the road.
After the old pipe was excavated, the new turquoise SDR pipe was installed and each home was reconnected to the main line, flowing to the existing sewer at Wilkes St.

Funding

Project Budget: $380,000

CIP Section: Sanitary Sewer

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Schedule

  • Planning: March 2023 - September 2023
  • Design: September 2023 - December 2024
  • Construction*: December 2024 - December 2025
*Note: Construction phase includes four to six months for procurement, plus site work and close-out activities.

Construction

Construction Update

Project construction is complete. City staff have conducted a walkthrough to certify that the repairs were executed as contracted. 

Community Events

The City held a pre-construction meeting the evening of Wednesday, June 25 at Alexandria City Hall.