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Rendering of Atlantic Avenue

Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project

We strive to make Raleigh’s roadways safe for all types of transportation.

The City of Raleigh is going to improve Atlantic Avenue between New Hope Church Road and Highwoods Boulevard. 

The proposed project will improve safety and make it easier for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians to navigate this section of the corridor.

Improvements to the roadway will include:

  • A median with turn lanes;
  • Sidewalks; and,
  • A multi-use path.

Project Details

 
Type:
Streets
Budget:
$11.6 Million
Project Lead:
Roadway Design & Construction
Contractors:
AECOM (Design Consultant) - JSmith Civil (Construction)

Contact

 

Dennis Trujillo
Project Manager

Ben Possiel , PE
Project Manager

Comment Form

Lead Department:
Engineering Services
Participating Department:
Engineering ServicesTransportation
Service Unit:
Roadway Design and Construction

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Design

Updated Sept. 2

We had a virtual Advanced Design Touchpoint in June. The presentation is still available, and public comments and staff responses are posted below.

Advanced Design Survey Results

Public Comments & Responses from Advanced Design Touchpoint 

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Right of Way Acquisition

Updated Sept. 17

This phase is complete

Next Steps

 
  • Bring Construction bid to City Council for approval.
  • Hold a Pre-Construction Meeting in the fall.
Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Construction

Temporary Traffic Shift in Place!

Crews shifted southbound traffic to the temporary pavement along Atlantic Avenue right after the New Hope Church intersection to just past the Ingram Drive intersection on Nov. 16. During the traffic shift, there is no left into or out of Ingram Drive. During this work, a temporary speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour is in place.

Private utility companies continue relocation work along the corridor. 

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Complete

Phase details coming soon.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Atlantic Avenue Project Update Video – Fall 2022 - Roadway Design and Construction

Atlantic Avenue Project Update Video - Spring 2022 - Roadway Design and Construction

Atlantic Avenue Pre-Construction Presentation

The City of Raleigh is scheduled to start construction along Atlantic Avenue between New Hope Church Road and Highwoods Boulevard, in March 2022. This short video explains what people living and commuting through this section of Atlantic Avenue can expect during construction.

Atlantic Avenue Pre-Construction Meeting - Feb. 22, 2022

Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project: Advanced Design

Atlantic Avenue Project Update Video – Fall 2022 - Roadway Design and Construction

Atlantic Avenue Project Update Video - Spring 2022 - Roadway Design and Construction

Atlantic Avenue Pre-Construction Presentation

Atlantic Avenue Pre-Construction Meeting - Feb. 22, 2022

Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project: Advanced Design

Schedule

Date Activity
April 10, 2019 Pre-design Public Meeting
Sept. 2019 Preliminary Plans Public Meeting
June 2020 Design Plan Public Touchpoint
Summer 2020 City Council Project Presentation
Summer 2021 Complete Right of Way and Easement Acquisition
Summer 2021 Advertise for Construction Bids
Late Summer 2021 Award Construction Contract
Feb, 22, 2022 Pre-construction Meeting
Early 2024 Project Complete

Public Art

The project will include a public art component. The City selected Durham artist David Wilson as the artist for this project. To learn more about the artist selected, and give your input visit the Atlantic Avenue Public Art Project page.

History

The Atlantic Avenue Widening Project is part of the Capital Improvement Program.

Key factors the City and our design consultants will consider during the design processes are:

  • The existing street is a four-lane undivided roadway with a sidewalk on the east side.
  • The intersection at Ingram Street has been a high-crash location historically, made difficult by rolling topography.
  • The east side of this section of Atlantic Avenue is mainly residential, and any widening will likely occur on the other side of the street.

 

Maps & Plans

 

Advanced Design Map

Design Meeting Map

Pre-Design Map

Pre-Design Typical Section

Public Meeting Items

 

Advanced Design Public Survey Results

Advanced Design Comments and Responses

Renderings, Design

Meeting Handout, Design

Presentation, Design

Meeting Handout, Pre-Design

Question and Comment Responses

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