Jump To:
The City of Raleigh has 117 miles of greenway trails. In order to maintain high-quality greenway trails for our citizens, the system needs regular maintenance and care. That care sometimes results in closures and/or detours. The below sections provide an up-to-date picture of where repairs, detours, and closures are happening on the greenway to provide you with the best greenway trail experience possible.
It is important for citizens to be able to use the greenways for recreation, commuting, exercise, and play. The City of Raleigh staff works hard to keep greenways safe and open.
Did you know?
Greenway corridors protect environmentally sensitive areas that can be prone to flooding. To provide public access to nature, greenway trails are planned in these corridors where appropriate. Keeping this in mind, flooding can occur unexpectedly on the trail.
If you see something needing repair or maintenance, please contact the greenway maintenance staff at 919-996-4115 or by email or report it on SeeClickFix.
Want Greenway Alert Emails or Texts?
Stay informed of greenway closures, detours, and alerts! You can sign up to receive an email or text message to stay up to date on greenway alerts.
To sign up, visit MyRaleigh Subscriptions for online registration or by text message here.
Lake Johnson East Loop Trail Closure along Walnut Creek Trail between Mile Markers 14 and 15
The Lake Johnson Loop Trail Project includes repaving and improving drainage conditions along a one-mile section of the existing paved section of the Walnut Creek Trail that runs between the Lake Johnson Waterfront Center, on the north side of Lake Johnson, and the dam located adjacent to Lake Dam Road. This segment is located on what’s commonly referred to as Lake Johnson’s East Loop Trail.
Construction will begin September 28, 2020 and will close this section of trail anticipated to re-open in Spring 2021. During this time, the paved trail located on the south side of Lake Johnson, between the dam and the Lake Johnson Waterfront Center, will remain open as will the entire unpaved West Loop Trail. The Lake Johnson Waterfront Center parking lot and Lake Dam parking lot will be closed during construction. See more information about alternative parking here.
Schedule
- September 2020 - Start of Construction
- Spring 2021 - Estimated Construction Completion
For more information on this project, please visit the Lake Johnson Loop Trail Repaving and Improvement Project web page.
Crabtree Creek Trail Detour along North Hills Drive and Mine Creek Trail, Mile Marker 12.5
The City of Raleigh has closed the Crabtree Creek Trail at mile marker 12 between the trail access at North Hills Drive and the Mine Creek Trail and Crabtree Creek Trail intersection. This map shows the location of the closed section of the trail and the detour on North Hills Drive. High levels of rain and stormwater runoff caused excessive erosion and damage to the streambank supporting the retaining wall adjacent to Crabtree Creek and have made this section of the Crabtree Creek Greenway hazardous for public access.
The detour will follow the southern side of North Hills Drive for a half-mile and connect to the Mine Creek Trail access. Trail users can continue north, across North Hills Drive to Shelly Lake Park, or south, along the Mine Creek Trail, to reconnect with the Crabtree Creek Trail at the “Z” Bridge, structure #37.
On November 27, 2018, the City advertised the construction bid for the Crabtree Creek Greenway Retaining Walls and three (3) bids were received and opened on Feb. 12. The lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder was Intercoastal Marine, LLC.
On July 09, 2020, project staff identified some additional improvements necessary to complete the project which will require additional time to construct. These improvements will require additional material fabrication and construction which may unfortunately extend the project completion into November 2020.
Schedule
- Spring 2019 - Execute Construction Contract
- Summer 2019 - Start Construction
- Winter 2020 - Estimated Construction Completion
For questions about this project or closure please contact David Bender at 919-996-4798.
Crabtree Creek Closure Between Capital Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue at Mile Marker 7
Crabtree Creek Trail Structure #106 New Repairs
The City of Raleigh has closed a section of the Crabtree Creek Trail between Capital Boulevard and Mile Marker 7. This map shows the location of the closed section of trail.
In 2019, the City of Raleigh City Council approved funding from the two-thirds bond and approved to reroute this section of the Crabtree Creek Trail along the north side of Crabtree Creek to Ratchford Road. The trail alignment will utilize the pavement of Ratchford Road, with protected lanes for travel, and tie back into the existing greenway trail near Capital Boulevard.
This map shows the alignment considered.
Once the final construction plans and permits have been approved, the project will be publicly bid for construction.
Schedule
- September 2020 - Complete Design and Permitting
- Fall 2020 - Bid/advertise bid for construction
- Summer 2021 - Complete Construction
For questions about this project, please contact David Bender at 919-996-4798
Crabtree Creek Trail Alert, East of N. Raleigh Boulevard, Between Mile Marker 5 and 6
During Hurricane Matthew, the City of Raleigh sustained damage due to flooding. The stream banks of Crabtree Creek east of Raleigh Boulevard were eroded. The eroded banks must be stabilized to protect the Crabtree Creek greenway trail from further erosion. This stabilization project, located east of Raleigh Boulevard, is along the top of the right bank (looking downstream) of Crabtree Creek. The creek is wide with steep slopes. Bank erosion has led to the asphalt trail washing away in a number of locations in the past and the trail has been numerously relocated. The trail is currently affected in three (3) between mile markers 5 and 6.
This map shows the location of the conditions and project work described.
The City is conducting an assessment of the existing conditions of the stream and riparian areas along Crabtree Creek to determine which areas need immediate attention and to rank the remaining areas for risk of failure. This work will include assessing the feasibility of repairs and recommendations as to the most realistic and necessary approach to protecting the trail throughout the site. The Crabtree Creek Trail will remain open in this area throughout the course of this work.
Schedule
- May 2020 - Complete Design
- Fall 2020 - Bid/Advertise bid for construction
Shelley Lake Loop Trail Detour, Southwest Segment
As part of the new Shelley Lake Loop Trail Comfort Station Project, the old comfort station, located adjacent to the Shelley Lake Loop Trail, will be demolished. This demolition work will require the temporary closure of the southwest segment of the Shelley Lake Loop Trail. The closure will begin on Monday, December 14, 2020, and last for approximately 30 days.
This map shows the closure area and detour route.
It should be noted that the new comfort station will be located near the Sertoma Arts Center tennis courts as opposed to the current location adjacent to the trail.
For questions about this project, please contact Carlos Reyes, Senior Capital Projects Manager, at (919) 996-4781 or Carlos.ReyesMerced@raleighnc.gov.