We will improve Walker Road between Schendel Avenue and Butner Road with 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: May 2023
Construction finish (expected): May 2025
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Updates
4/14/2025: The center turn lane on Walker Road, between Butner Road and Meadow Drive, will be closed April 16-May 9 to rebuild the road grade. No left turns in or out of properties north of Walker Road. Access properties north of Walker Road using westbound lane or detour to Meadow Drive and Downing Street or Murray Boulevard and Downing Street.
Expect traffic signal shutdowns on Walker Road, between Schendel Avenue and Butner Road, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. thru May 9 for paving. Only one signal will be shut down at a time.
Slow down and use caution in construction areas.
Also see: Walker Road Projects
CPO 1 and CPO 7
Commissioner District 2
Funding
Cost Estimate: $30.9 million
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 and Murray Boulevard
Walker Road Phase 3
Walker Road Projects
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