Town offers update on South Franklin Street Widening Project

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 1:29pm

Wake Forest officials say progress continues on the South Franklin Street Widening Project with recent approvals clearing the way for the next phases of construction, including:

  • Streetlight Enhancements: Wake Electric will soon install decorative streetlight poles that will improve roadway lighting and match upgrades along other sections of the corridor.

  • Utility Revisions: Plan revisions that address dry utility conflicts have been approved, and the contractor has been authorized to move forward.

  • Retaining Wall Adjustment: A previously identified conflict with underground electrical infrastructure has been resolved allowing retaining construction of the retaining wall to proceed.

  • Lane Closures: Intermittent lane closures will occur throughout the project. These are weather-dependent and will be coordinated to reduce impacts on traffic.

In addition, the following work is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks:

  • Pipe crews will return the week of May 26.

  • Wall construction will begin the week of June 2.

  • Roadway work is anticipated to begin in mid-June, contingent on progress by utility providers.

Meanwhile, grading, concrete work, storm drainage installation, and multi-use path (MUP) construction will continue.

Officials say substantial completion of the project is scheduled for the end of September 2025 with final completion expected in late October/early November.

The Town of Wake Forest appreciates the community’s continued patience and cooperation. The South Franklin Street Widening Project remains a key investment in Wake Forest’s transportation infrastructure, and the Town is committed to keeping the community informed as progress moves forward. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/SFranklinWideningProject or email CIP Manager Steve Meyer at smeyer@wakeforestnc.gov.