Project Status

February 2025

This website will be updated on a monthly basis with construction progress, photos, and any activities that may impact the area (such as additional lane closures, excessive noise activities, and extended work hours).

Due to the nature of construction, some disruptions may not be known a full month in advance, but we will do our best to keep the neighbors and community at-large informed as much as possible.

Construction activities will take place during normal working hours (6:30 am to 4:00 pm), Monday through Saturday.

Upcoming Milestones

Upcoming Milestones

Phase 1 of the Courts Complex Addition and Renovations project is progressing well. This phase includes preserving and renovating the historic Levy Opera House and demolishing the current Levy Annex to construct a new 58,000 SF General District Courthouse.

General District Court

The non-structural steel framing at the General District Court is nearly finished, and progress on the in-wall mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is moving forward smoothly. Final preparations are being made to close the ceilings in the basement, with the focus shifting to Level 1 areas afterward. Ceramic and porcelain tile mock-ups are scheduled for installation in mid-January, pending final approval. Additionally, courtroom millwork installation is set to begin at the end of January.

Exterior work is also on track, with scaffold removal underway and expected to be fully completed within the next couple of weeks. Progress continues on the glass storefront installations at the main and stairway entrances, with further developments anticipated throughout January.

Levy Opera House

In the Levy building, rough ins for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are ongoing, with the routing of pipes and ductwork through the historic masonry walls nearly complete. We are now preparing for an inspection of the work before proceeding with closing the walls and beginning drywall installation.

Phase 1 of the County Courts Complex Addition and Renovations project is on track for substantial completion in Spring 2025.

Closures

The following traffic pattern changes are currently in effect:

Roadway Closures

Sidewalk Closures: East High Street, Park Street, and East Jefferson Street

Parking Spaces Closures: East Jefferson Street and Park Street

Utilities

• No upcoming utility disruptions are currently planned

4-Week Look Ahead

Project Photos

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the project, please feel free to reach out to Walter Harris at courtsproject@albemarle.org