Oberlin Road Streetscape Project

We are making improvements to Oberlin Road from Groveland Avenue to just north of Roberts Street, with wider sidewalks, revised traffic lanes, bus stops, and landscaping. Some public water and sanitary sewer mains will also be replaced or added.

The Oberlin Road Project is part of the Cameron Village & Hillsborough Street Small Area Plan that was approved by City Council in Feb. 2018. The plan highlights the need to better integrate pedestrian, bike, auto, and transit use into a well-landscaped and attractive streetscape that serves people of all abilities. We call this a Complete Street.

The proposed project includes:

Installation of improved sidewalks;
Improved pedestrian crossings;
Extend sidewalks up Stafford Avenue, Everett Avenue and Bedford Avenue;
Bike lanes;
Street trees;
Street lighting;
Street benches and bike racks; and,
Replace sections of old water and sanitary sewer mains.

Project Details

Type:: Streets
Budget:: $6.06 Million
Project Lead:: Roadway Design & Construction
Contractors:: Design - Clarknexsen | Construction - Moffat Pipe Inc.

Contact

Project Manager
Jay Shah
jaykumar.shah@raleighnc.gov

Comment Form

Lead Department:: Engineering Services

Participating Department:: Transportation Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Service Unit:: Roadway Design and Construction

This project supports

Raleigh's Climate Plan in Action

Updated March 4

The right of way and easement acquisition phase in underway.

March Activity:

Began real estate negotiations; and,
Continued coordinating with private utilities.

Next Steps

Complete easement staking along the corridor;
Continue real estate negotiations;
Complete final design plans;
Continue coordinating with private utility companies; and,
Advertise for construction bids this summer 2021.

Project Update

Much of the underground utility work is completed. Crews are now turning their attention to the installation of the new sidewalk.

We understand that construction is disruptive, and we greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation as the contractor completes this necessary work.

City Council awarded the construction contract to Moffat Pipe, Inc., on June 6, 2023.

Schedule

Date	Activity
August 9, 2018	Preliminary Plans Public Meeting (25% plan)
Feb. 19, 2019	Design Plan Public Meeting (65% plan)
April 2019	City Council Presentation
Fall 2021	Complete Right of Way and Easement Acquisition
May 2022	Advertise for Construction Bids
Feb. 2023	Re-advertise for Construction Bids
September 12, 2023 - Jaycee Community Center - 2405 Wad Avenue - From 6:30-7:30 p.m.	Preconstruction meeting
Spring 2024	Construction
Fall 2024	Project complete

Public Art

The Oberlin Road Streetscape Project has a public art component as part of the Percent for Art program.

Artist Chandra Cox is working with the living ancestors of Oberlin Village to tell the story of this historic community. Chandra is working with the design team to integrate storytelling elements and artistically interpreted historical markers into the project. For more information on the artist and the installation visit the Oberlin Road Public Art Project page.

History

The Wade/Oberlin Small Area Plan of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan recognized Oberlin Road as the “main street” of the area emphasizing the need to more fully integrate pedestrian, bike, auto, and transit uses into a well-landscaped and attractive streetscape that serves people of all abilities.

The Oberlin Road Streetscape Plan was adopted by City Council on January 6, 2015. The plan focuses on improving the sidewalk environment.