Sidewalks reduce pedestrian crashes, increase pedestrian activity, and are key to creating walkable communities. Cary has been designated as a National Walk-Friendly Community. We receive sidewalk requests from residents like you, the Cary Police Department, Wake County Public School System, HOAs and staff. Each year, Cary ranks 30+ sidewalk projects and funds the top ranking projects.

Funded Sidewalk Projects Map

The sidewalk projects in the map below have received funding for design, easement acquisition and construction. Learn more about each individual project and schedule by selecting the sidewalk in the map. For assistance using the map, see the map help page.

Sidewalks Survey Letter:  If you received a survey letter from the Town, your property is adjacent to one of the projects shown in the map. Please call 311 with any questions related to these sidewalk projects.

Recently Completed Sidewalks

• NW Cary Parkway at Saddle Creek - from north of Saddle Creek Lane to Cary border
  • This project improved connection between neighborhoods to Park West Village, recreation, transit, and Weatherstone Elementary school.  
• West Lake Road - from Serene Forest Drive & Larboard Drive
  • This project extended the existing West Lake Road sidewalk to the southern end of the Park at West Lake neighborhood. West Lake Road also provides access to the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility.
• Byrum Street - from west of S Walker St to Walnut St
  • This project completed the sidewalk on the south side of Byrum Street in Downtown Cary.  The sidewalk is within close proximity to Cary Elementary School, Heartwood Montessori School and the Downtown Cary Park.
• NW Maynard Road - from Old Apex Rd to north of Castalia Rd
  • 1,700 feet of sidewalk was constructed as part of a waterline project, filling in the gap on the east side of the road and replacing curb ramps to comply with ADA guidelines.
• Ederlee Drive - from Regency Pkwy/Richelieu Drive to Avenue of Estates
  • This project filled in a 1200-ft sidewalk gap to complete the connection to residential neighborhoods, Koka Booth, and the Symphony Lake & Swift Creek Greenways. 
• Holly Springs Road - south of Jones Franklin Rd
  • Filling in this sidewalk gap has expanded the opportunities for walking and improve safety in this area.

Repair a Sidewalk

If you have an existing sidewalk that needs repair, please use this link to submit a 311 Request. 

• Under Request Type, select Sidewalks & Streets
• Using the Description field, describe the repair location in detail. Our Public Works staff should be able to find the location based on the information you provide.
• If possible, attach pictures to help identify the problem.   

Building a Sidewalk

With over 20+ sidewalks in various stages of design, easement acquisition and construction, building a sidewalk takes approximately two to three years.

Surveying & Design

Approximately 12 months

To efficiently allocate staff and funds, sidewalk projects are often grouped together as they move through this process.

A survey is prepared to understand the existing conditions and topography of the corridor. Design engineers then prepare detailed plans for the sidewalk. The design must meet ADA, Town, and state requirements. Plans also identify and estimate the quantity of construction materials.

Easements & Utility Location

Approximately 12 months

During design, Cary also begins coordination with property owners. Staff will discuss the design and acquire any easements needed to construct the sidewalk.

Utilities are frequently buried adjacent to the street and may need to be relocated. Coordination with utility companies to relocate telecommunication or power lines can be a lengthy process.

Construction

6-12 months

Once the design is complete, easements are acquired and the utilities relocated, and Cary bids the project and selects a construction firm. Construction timelines vary based on the number of sidewalk projects included in the bid.

Staff oversees contract requirements, tests for quality, works with adjacent property owners, observes work zone safety, and oversees coordination with the state if needed.

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