Another construction site is about to be checked off the list.

The storm sewer located south on University Drive between Coolidge and Lincoln Avenues has been under construction since Aug. 23, 2010.

Superintendent of the Street Department, Quincy Combs, is in charge of the project to repair the damaged storm sewer and its surroundings.

“The storm sewer has failed from years of use and it’s 40 plus years old,” Combs said. “And the age of it has deteriorated it to the point of it needing repair.”

The sewer’s main purpose is to provide drainage off the pavement.

With the reconstruction, south of Coolidge and Lincoln Avenues had to be closed causing minor inconvenience for school buses and local residents who are forced to take an alternate route.

“It’s actually more than just a storm sewer repair,” Combs said. “We also had to remove quite a lot of pavement in order to fix the problem.”

Construction will be done all day requiring seven to eight people at a time while at the site, as long as the weather permits. The total repairs for the project will be around $20,000, which is paid for through the Motor Fuel Tax Fund.

The fund collects money received from tax on gasoline.

City Manager Scott Smith’s responsibility is to oversee the city budget, and make decisions on how much money to spend on construction projects that take place in Charleston.

Roads will be open and the project is expected to be completed Monday.

Allison Twaits can be reached at 581-7942 or at [email protected].