Sharp-Leadenhall’s $2.4 million Race Street water and sewer infrastructure upgrades have been completed.

The Department of Public Works finished work on 0.8 acres between West Cross and West Ostend streets next to Stadium Square, a 293-unit apartment and retail project under development by Caves Valley Partners.

In addition to restoring the century-old storm drain structure, upgrades were made to the area’s sewer and water infrastructure – specifically, the installation of a 10-inch sanitary line and 6-inch and 10-inch water mains.

During the upgrade, which began last November, Race Street was closed between Ostend and Cross streets, as was the intersection of Race and West streets.

For years before then, Race Street had been barricaded just north of Ostend Street because of a sink hole stemming from a decayed and collapsed stormwater line.

The Race Street improvements also included replacing an existing box culvert, installing water meters, house connections, new fire hydrants and water valves and removing and replacing the road’s concrete sub-base and asphalt surface, according to a press release by DPW.

Just west of the site, Towson-based Caves Valley has torn down much of a square block of former industrial property in preparation for its $250 million project.