Mine Creek Greenway

Project Overview

The existing Mine Creek Trail extends from Sawmill Road in North Raleigh, to the Crabtree Creek Trail. The Mine Creek Greenway was one of the original trails constructed within the Capital Area Greenway system. The section of Mine Creek Greenway included as part of this project extends from Shelley Lake, south to Crabtree Creek Greenway, near North Hills Drive. The proposed improvements include upgrades to the trail to meet current design and construction standards and address the needs of the public. Specifically, improvements include trail resurfacing and widening, drainage enhancements, improved community access, safety enhancements for at-grade crossings, pavement markings, and pedestrian bridge replacement.

Project Timeline: 2024-2028

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Project Details

Type:: Greenways and Trails
Budget:: $5,625,000
Contractors:: Design Consultant - Dewberry Engineers

Contact

Raleigh Parks Planning and Public Engagement
Kimberly J. Siran Landscape Architect
kimberly.siran@raleighnc.gov

Engineering Services Design and Construction
Lexi Yates Parks Construction Project Manager
lexi.yates@raleighnc.gov

Lead Department:: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Participating Department:: Engineering Services

Service Unit:: Parks

The project engineer, Dewberry Engineers, Inc., (Dewberry) has completed the preliminary design for improvements to the trail corridor.

Two public engagement meetings were held in early June to allow the public to review the proposed improvements. View the Resources section below to see the information presented at the public engagement meetings.

The next phase of the project will be to prioritize the improvements to meet the project budget. Example priority areas for trail improvements include bridge replacement, accessibility, improving trail safety, and trail resurfacing.

There will be another public engagement opportunity to review the trail improvements in the Fall of 2025.

See the Project Schedule below.

Project Schedule

Date	Activity
Fall 2024 to Early 2025	Site Analysis and Investigation - Completed
Spring and Summer 2025	Preliminary Design and Community Engagement Phase 1 - Completed
Tuesday, June 3, 4 - 7 p.m. Sertoma Arts Center, Raleigh Room	Public Engagement Meeting - Completed
Saturday, June 7, 8 - 11 a.m. Shelley Lake Parking Lot, 1140 W Millbrook Road	Public Engagement Meeting - Completed
Summer – Fall 2025	Design and Prioritization of Improvements
Fall 2025	Design and Community Engagement Phase 2
Late 2025 – Spring 2026	Permitting
Summer 2026 – Late 2026	Bidding
Early 2027 – Spring 2028	Construction