The New Leicester Highway Sidewalk Project proposes to build 2.3 miles of sidewalk along the north side
of New Leicester Highway (N.C. 63) from Patton Avenue (U.S. 23/74) to the City limit at 396 New Leicester Highway.

The purpose of the project is to improve pedestrian safety and mobility along New Leicester Highway. The project budget
is $3.27 million, which includes the cost of design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and construction.

The project will include construction of a 6-foot-wide sidewalk, along with concrete pads for bus stops in several locations. Crosswalks will be added across all intersecting streets with American With Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps. In addition, ADA-compliant ramps and pedestrian signals will be added at two intersections with existing traffic signals: Eliada Home Road and Old County Home Road.

The City expects to advertise a request for construction bids in late fall/winter 2019. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2020 and last about a year.

Before we begin construction, City staff would like to hear any suggestions or concerns from area residents. A public meeting about the project was held Aug. 6. For those who were unable to attend, we are sharing the project information here, and this opportunity for online input.

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Thank you for your participation!