Blasting operations continue near Averette Road/Mill Dam Road

Monday, February 14, 2022 - 3:48pm

East Coast Drilling & Blasting is performing periodic blasting operations daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the vicinity of Averette Road and Mill Dam Road. The work is related to site grading for the future Rosedale Subdivision. Averette Road Realignment Project which is expected to continue through the summer.

The blasting operations produce construction-related noise and sounds associated with demolition activities, but residents should not be alarmed.

Residents are advised of the following alerts both prior to and following a blast:

  • One-Minute Warning: Three long horn blasts, separated by short pauses.

  • All Clear Signal: A prolonged horn blast following inspection of the blast.

For more information, contact Construction Inspections Supervisor Lamar Minter at 919-830-5070 or [email protected].