Honeycutt Creek Greenway

Background

The Capital Area Greenway (CAG) 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. A greenway trail has been constructed along the Mine Creek corridor north from Crabtree around Shelley Lake and further north along the East Tributary to Long Street. The Honeycutt Creek Greenway project continues this trail along Mine Creek to West Millbrook Middle School/Park and Honey Park north of I 540. The trail will then continue and connect to Falls Lake at Raven Ridge Road. This terminus will also connect to the South Shore Trail on Falls Lake. The total length of this trail segment is approximately 5.8 miles.

The 2003 Park Bond Referendum included funding for the design and construction of this greenway segment and City Council has authorized funding in the amount of $1.543 million.

Project Schedule
Public Meeting - Summer 2008
Construction Start Date - Spring 2009
Construction Completion Date - Spring 2010

Status
On March 20, 2007, Raleigh City Council approved a design services contract with Chas. H. Sells, Inc. for the preparation of design development plans for the Mine Creek - Honeycutt Creek Corridor.

9-27-07 - Survey control has been set and various trail alignments are being evaluated.

6-30-08 - Preliminary design including establishment of alignment, review of alternatives, and idenification of required permits ongoing.

Public Meetings:

A public meeting to discuss the Honeycutt Creek Greenway was held Tuesday, September 30 from 6 – 8:30 pm, at Millbrook Exchange Community Center located at 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh.  A presentation detailing the 30% trail design was made and public comment was collected.  The Honeycutt Creek Greenway will provide a connection across Interstate 540 and between the City and Falls Lake to the north. The trail is approximately 6 miles and includes over 30 stream crossings and 13 road crossings. The trail meanders along the floodplains on Honeycutt Creek and East Fork Mine Creek.

A public meeting will be held in conjunction with a future Parks, Recreation & Greenways Advisory Board meeting to discuss the 60% design. Adjacent property owners and Homeowner Associations will be contacted with the meeting date. Meeting dates and locations will also be posted here when they become available.

Last Updated 2-20-09

For More Information Contact:
Vic Lebsock
Senior Greenway Planner
Parks and Recreation Department
333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-4786

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