We will widen Walker Road between Schendel Avenue and Butner Road to five lanes, two travel lanes in each direction and a center turn lane, with continuous bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Storm drainage will be upgraded and additional street lighting will be installed.
This is the second phase of capacity improvements to Walker Road. A separate project expands the Walker Road/Murray Boulevard intersection.
Construction start (expected): May 2023
Construction finish (expected): December 2024
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Updates
5/26/2023: Construction is starting soon on the north side of Walker Road. View the construction exhibits below.
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Funding
Cost: $16.5 million (2019 estimate)
Funding Sources:
- County Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP 3d)
- County Transportation Development Tax
- Utility reimbursements
Prior events and comment opportunities
Meet the contractor open house: May 18, 2023:
Open house: June 16, 2020:
Open house: May 30, 2018
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Walker Road Phase 2 Schendel to Butner
Walker Road Phase 2 Schendel to Butner
Walker Road is being improved between Butner Road and Schendel Avenue. This is the second phase of construction.
Walker Road and Murray Boulevard
Walker Road and Murray Boulevard
We will widen the Walker Road and Murray Boulevard intersection with dedicated turn lanes.
Contact(s)
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Capital Project Services |