On October 8, 2019, Cary citizens approved moving forward with several transportation and parks related projects as part of the 2019 Shaping Cary’s Tomorrow 2019 Bond Referendum including $4.8M to complete a sidewalk gap along NW Cary Parkway (project area map).   

This project is adjacent to North Cary Park and will complete a 650’ sidewalk gap along NW Cary Parkway where the roadway crosses over Black Creek Greenway. There is no sidewalk on either side of the road at this point, and no shoulder on the roadway bridge to accommodate pedestrians.  

This sidewalk completion will improve connectivity between numerous residential developments, areas of employment, parks, and greenways.

Work on this project has been accelerated due to Cary successfully securing Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) funding in late 2020.  LAPP is a competitive funding program managed by NC Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) that Cary routinely participates in to help leverage funding for eligible projects.  LAPP funding will cover nearly half of the construction cost for this project. 

Public Meeting Video - Recorded November 4, 2021

Learn more about the pedestrian bridge's design concept and listen to the live Q&A session.      

 

Project Updates

• Procurement of Professional Services – Spring 2021
• Cary has hired Kimley-Horn and Associates to perform professional consulting services up to and including construction bid administration
• Design is completed
• Virtual Public Meeting November 2021
• Open comment period November 4 - December 4, 2021
• Coordination and plan review with NCDOT - Completed
• Utility coordination with Duke Energy - Completed
• Construction - June 2024
• Construction and Detour Updates

Project Schedule

• Planning – Spring / Summer 2021
• Design - Begins Summer 2021
• Virtual Public Meeting – Fall 2021
• Right of Way Acquisition – Begins in late 2021
• Construction – Begins 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Are there closures / detours anticipated for Cary Parkway and Black Creek Greenway associated with this project?
A:  Yes, preliminary plans include closing Cary Parkway for up to a week while the pedestrian bridge is installed  by crane.  Partial closures allowing one way traffic are also anticipated for several months to support associated construction activities including foundation construction, utility relocations and sidewalk construction.

Q:  Is the pedestrian bridge project being coordinated with the Black Creek Greenway Renovation project?
A:  Yes, both projects are currently on track to begin construction in late 2022 and coordinating project elements including pedestrian detours, construction phasing and access are being developed to help minimize impacts to our transportation system while hopefully benefiting from economies of scale.

 

Q:  Can pedestrian connectivity improvements also be made in the vicinity of North Cary Park?

A:  Cary is actively working to install a traffic signal including pedestrian accommodations at the Norwell Blvd and Cary Parkway intersection.  In addition, Cary is working to add sidewalk along NW Cary Parkway connecting SilverRock Ct. and SilverRidge Ct. 

Q:  When will the road be widened to four lanes like the rest of Cary Parkway? 
A:  Current regional traffic models support widening Cary Parkway between Evans Road and Harrison Avenue around 2040.  

Q:  Will widening Cary Parkway impact the proposed pedestrian bridge?
A:  No – Cary Parkway will be widened to the south side of the existing roadway and the pedestrian bridge is proposed on the north side of the roadway (same side as North Cary Park).  

Project Contact

Kyle Hubert, PE
Project Manager
Town of Cary - Transportation Department
kyle.hubert@carync.gov