The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to grade separate Franklin Boulevard and the closure of the O'Ferrell Street rail crossing in Guilford County.
The purpose of the project is to remove existing at-grade railroad crossings, provide safety improvements, and improve passenger and freight rail operations along the Piedmont corridor between Raleigh and Charlotte.
A public meeting is scheduled for:
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
4-7 p.m.
Falkener Elementary School
3931 Naco Road
Greensboro
The information presented at the public meeting will allow for individual discussions with project engineers, but there will be no formal presentation. Project details and maps can be found at the
NCDOT public input webpage.
Public Comment
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.
The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone at 512-580-8850, enter project code
5688, email at franklinblvd-greensboro@publicinput.com or at NCDOT's public input portal.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Christa Greene, P.E.
NCDOT Senior Rail Project Development Engineer
1553 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1553
Submit Comments
Special Accommodations
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:
Tony Gallagher
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6069
magallagher@ncdot.gov
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.