PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Town of Wake Forest has initiated the US 1A/South Main Street Roadway Widening Project. The project extends along US 1A/South Main Street from Farm Road to Forestville Road. Upon completion, this half-mile corridor will expand to a three-lane curb and gutter section with four-foot bike lanes on both sides of US 1A/South Main Street and a sidewalk along the left-hand side of the road (traveling towards downtown).
Construction is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2010.
The Town of Wake Forest has created this web page for area residents who wish to track the progress of this project. The site includes news and updates, project highlights, a construction progress report, and contact information.
The Town of Wake Forest recognizes that road construction is an inconvenience to the residents and business owners in our community. We thank you for your patience.
GOALS AND OUTCOMES
This project is designed to help alleviate backups along South Main Street/US 1A caused by left-turn movements within the corridor. Traffic is expected to run smoother following the construction of the third lane.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
NOV. 8 - 12
- The contractor began the final lift of asphalt on Monday, Nov. 8, and was able to pave the entire stretch on the North side. They will attempt to finish the south side Tuesday, along with a portion of the center lane lift.
- After the main line is completed, the contractor will begin working on nine different side road areas along the project and getting them tied in along with a few asphalt driveways.
- Striping will be put down after the asphalt is complete.
- The goal is to have the paving completed over the weekend.
OCT. 11 - 15
- Finalizing Graded Shoulders
- Finishing up Driveway Grading and Paving
- Curb and Gutter completed at the florist (Triezenberg property) and Church parking lot
- Asphalt Paving on South Side
- Other items left: Y-line work, milling, sign placement, and pavement markings
SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1
- Finish up the last bit of curb installation
- Placing Asphalt Intermediate Course between curb and existing roadway
- Driveway Grading and Paving
- Other items left: Y-line work, driveways, paving, milling, sign placement, and pavement markings
- Thursday, October 7th End of Construction (This may move to the week of October 11th with this week’s rainfall)
SEPT. 20 - 24
- Contractor to continue backfilling curb from Windsor to the north
- Placing asphalt intermediate course from Windsor to the north
- Continue asphalt base and curb installation from Windsor to the south
- Driveway grading and paving
- Other items left: Y-line work, driveways, paving, milling, sign placement, and pavement markings
- Time extension granted due to Embarq utilities and existing soil conditions (Thursday, Oct. 7 - end of construction)
SEPT. 13 - 17
- Contractor to finish stromdrain work this week
- Contractor to continue grading operations on south side
- Continue Asphalt Base and Curb Installation (Base is down from Windsor Drive to Hoy Auction; curb to follow)
- Driveway grading and paving towards the end of the week
- Next week will consist of: Y-line work, driveways, paving, milling, and pavement marking
SEPT. 6 - 10
- Contractor to work on stromdrain and waterline work on South Side
- Contractor to continue grading and building up shoulders; shoulder is built from beginning of project to Windsor Drive
- Curb stake review Today
- Asphalt base and Curb installation
AUG. 23 - 27
- Traffic has now been shifted to the South Side of US 1A were the contractor will continue their efforts.
- The work on the south side will consist of pavement widening, grading, curb and gutter, driveway construction, some clearing and grubbing, mailbox relocation, and permanent seeding.
- Early this week, the contractor will be focusing his attention on building up the shoulder areas and also getting ready for curb and gutter installation. After the curb is installed, driveways will start being regarded and constructed. During this time, the contractor will have to temporarily relocate mailboxes daily so please be patience through this section of the project.
- The project is still looking at Mid September as the completion date. After that, the entire section of roadway will be overlaid with 1.5” of asphalt pavement and permanent pavement markings will be installed.
AUG. 16 - 20
- Conctractor to remove both large stumps in front of Mr. Rush’s property (Tuesday morning)
- Contractor to work on stromdrain and waterline work on South Side
AUG. 2 - AUG. 9
- Ninety percent of the work, including paving, grading, curb and gutter, sidewalk, seeding, stormdrain, and pole relocation, has been performed on the north side of US 1A/South Main Street.
- A new traffic pattern will be installed on Wednesday, Aug. 4, that will switch traffic to the north side, in order to allow the contractor to continue working safely on the south side.
- Work along the south side will include grading, pavement widening, waterline work, stormdrain installation, curb and gutter, and driveway construction.
- This work will continue throughout August and into the beginning of September weather permitting.
- At the end of construction, which should be around mid-September, the roadway will be overlaid with a 1.5” layer of asphalt and permanent pavement markings will be installed.
MAY 7 - MAY 31
The US 1A/South Main Street Widening project is moving along as scheduled. Below is the list of anticipated project work from May 7-31:
- Contractor has completed stormdrain installation on the North side.
- Contractor will be performing night work during the weeks of May 10, May 17, and May 24 to install stormdrain crossings. Weather permitting, the work will begin at 7 p.m. each evening and end at 6 a.m. the following morning. A one-lane operation will be utilized during this time.
- Contractor will be installing new water services across the roadway the week of May 10 thru May 14 during the day.
- Contractor is working on bringing shoulders up to grade on North Side so that curb and gutter and asphalt can be poured and installed later this month.
- Project is scheduled to be completed late August.
APRIL 5 - APRIL 31
- Utility Work
- Century Link will be completing their utility relocations
- Continuing installation of stormdrain and boxes on north side (left side of the roadway as you are traveling downtown)
- Start grading shoulders on North side of roadway to prepare for curb and cutter installation in mid-May
Please continue to use caution when traveling through the work zone.
MARCH 19 - MARCH 31
- Utility Work
- Century Link will be completing their utility relocations
- PSNC will be installing a few new services along the corridor
- Traffic Impact
- A temporary traffic shift will be implemented on Sunday, March 21 to shift traffic to the south side of the roadway (right side of the roadway as you are traveling downtown) to give the contractor more room to lay storm drain pipe and boxes. Advanced warning signs have been installed accordingly to advise drivers of the shift.
- Installing stormdrain and boxes on south side (left side of the roadway as you are traveling downtown)
Please remember to use slower speeds through the construction project limits. It protects lives.
MARCH 1 - MARCH 19
- Public Service of North Carolina Gas (PSNCG) will complete their utility relocations (near Forestville Baptist Church)
- Century Link (formally Embarq) will work on utility relocations along the entire project corridor
- Wake Forest Power will remove the old power poles on the left-hand side of the road (traveling towards downtown)
- Asphalt Experts, Inc. will clear project limits mostly along the left-hand side of the road (traveling towards downtown) and begin installing erosion control measures