ASHEVILLE — A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation continues working at a brisk pace to improve multi-modal conditions on Haywood Road.
Current operations along the popular corridor on the west side of the city include curb-ramp upgrades and installation of flashing pedestrian crossing signs.
Asphalt operations — milling, resurfacing, and restriping — will be conducted at night starting in July. Overnight lane closures will be necessary in the immediate vicinity of operations each night. Everything is pointing to an on-time completion in November.
Coordinated with input from the City of Asheville, this project includes the following improvements:
- Resurfacing and bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Haywood Road for approximately two miles from Patton Avenue to Ridgelawn Road;
- Bicycle lanes in both directions from Patton Avenue to Sulphur Springs, and in both directions from Richmond Avenue to Ridgelawn Road;
- Enhanced pedestrian crossings at various locations throughout the corridor, including signalization and flashing pedestrian crossing signs;
- ADA compliant curb ramps.
Transportation officials advise road users to remain alert, avoid distractions and obey all posted signs.