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The Complete 540 project will extend the Triangle Expressway from the N.C. 55 Bypass in Apex to Interstate 87/U.S. 64/U.S. 264 in Knightdale, joining the outer 540 loop around the greater Raleigh area. Construction of this project will require periodic stoppages of trail traffic, between Auburn Knightdale Rd and Battle Bridge Rd, to allow construction equipment and vehicles to cross the trail.

Temporary closures will periodically be in place as construction advances. During trail closures, a temporary detour trail will be in place adjacent to the existing Neuse River Trail, allowing trail users to pass through this corridor during the entire construction process. This work will begin in October 2025 and continue through September 2028.

Contact
 1-800-554-7849
Complete540@ncdot.gov

A section of the Crabtree Creek Trail, between Lassiter Mill Road and Rothgeb Drive, is now open while permits to perform work are amended.  The trail is anticipated to be closed starting May 18 through June 30 to accommodate a streambank restoration project. The streambank work is specifically located just east along Crabtree Creek near the Rothgeb Drive trail entrance. A trail detour will be available along Lassiter Mill Road (sidewalks) and Marlowe Road. Note that sidewalks are not available along Marlowe Road. View Detour Map.

Contact 
Noah Otto, 919-996-4796
noah.otto@raleighnc.gov

A section of the Neuse River Trail between WRAL Soccer Park and Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve is closed due to adjacent private development sewer work. A sidewalk detour is available using the trail access points at the WRAL Soccer Park, Perry Creek Road, Louisburg Road, and Trailhead Lane. View Detour Map.

Contact
Austin Foley, Project Manager, Buckingham
Austin.foley@buckingham.com
parkplan@raleighnc.gov

Due to scheduled maintenance, Buffalo Road Aquatic Center will be closed from Monday, April 27, through Sunday, May 3.

The facility is expected to reopen on Monday, May 4, during normal operating hours.

Please visit one of our other Aquatic Facilities.

Due to construction, Caraleigh Park will be closed mid-July 2025 through Spring 2026. Learn more about the Caraleigh Park Improvements Project.

Due to maintenance, Pullen Aquatic Center will be closed starting Saturday, May 2. 

Pullen Aquatic Center will reopen regular hours beginning Tuesday May 5, at 5:30 a.m.

We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible. Please visit one of our other Aquatic Facilities.
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
Millbrook Exchange Pool
Optimist Pool

Due to construction, the Optimist Community Center will be closed until Monday, May 10.

All programs, rentals, athletic leagues, clinics, and other activities will be moved to Millbrook Exchange Community Center.

Please contact optimistc@raleighnc.gov for more information.

Field status is updated daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and around 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Please check the weather line for status updates throughout the day: 919-996-6575.

Coaches and or team managers, any changes in field status beyond this point will be communicated to you through your league administrator. 

May 11 is Code Green, which indicates that all field games and activities are on as scheduled.

The Mountain Bike Trail at Forest Ridge Park is currently open.  Please contact the park office for more information at 919-996-5800.

Mountain Bike Trail status is affected by weather and trail conditions. Please only ride dry trails and respect wildlife and other users.

For emergencies while on the trail, call 9-1-1.

See more information about Forest Ridge Park.

We began construction in June 2025 and plan for it to be completed in July 2026. During construction, a portion of the Border Trail at Durant Nature Preserve will be closed and there will be, at times, temporary single lane closures at the corner of Spottswood and Welborn Streets.

Learn more about the Durant Nature Preserve Stream & Stormwater Improvements Project.