Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) District: North, Northeast
The Capital Area Greenway Master Plan was first adopted by City Council in 1976 and includes over 270 miles of stream corridors identified for protection and the development of a greenway trail. Fifty-six miles of greenway trails have been constructed.
The 2003 Park Bond Referendum included funding for the design and initial construction of the Upper Neuse Greenway. This portion of the greenway system begins at Falls Dam and runs along the Neuse River for approximately eight miles, ending at the WRAL Soccer Complex off Perry Creek Road. City Council has authorized funding in the amount of $1.495 million. The first phase of construction will be from Falls Dam to the connection with the Falls River neighborhood.
A Public Meeting was held on March 21st at Durant Road Middle School to present the project alignment, schedule and solicit input from the community about the project. Click here to view the slideshow.
Status:
Construction plans have been completed. The City has received permits from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the NC Division of Water Quality.
NCDOT issued right of way certification on August 21, 2009. The Federal Highway Administration issued construction authorization on September 1, 2009. The advertised the project on September 5, 2009. Bids will be received October 15, 2009. Construction Contract is expected to be awarded in November and construction will begin in January 2010 and be completed in 14 months.
For More Information Contact:
Vic Lebsock
Senior Greenway Planner
Parks and Recreation Department
333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-4786
