P-5747: South English Street Grade Separation Project - Greensboro
P-5747: South English Street Grade Separation Project - Greensboro
The N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division proposes to construct a grade separation at the existing crossing of NCRR/Norfolk Southern H Line at South English Street, and realign Holts Chapel Road in Greensboro, Guilford County.
Interactive Study Area Map
Open House Public Meeting
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July 14, 2026
New Hope Baptist Church
304 S English Street
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
No formal presentation will be made
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Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division, in collaboration with the City of Greensboro, proposes to improve the existing railroad crossing over the NCRR/Norfolk Southern H Line at South English Street in Greensboro.
- A bridge would be constructed over the current crossing.
- The existing Holts Chapel Road at-grade crossing would be closed.
- Holts Chapel Road would be rerouted to English Street for crossings using the new bridge.
South English Street would be upgraded including:
- Two 11-foot lanes with a center turn lane
- Curb and gutter
- Five-foot sidewalks on the west side and ten-foot multi-use path on the east side
- The Bridge includes five-foot five-inch sidewalk on west side and a ten-foot ten-inch multi-use path on the east side.
This design will be maintained on the bridge over the railroad. The new connection will provide access to the Food Lion parcel southeast of the existing South English Street at-grade crossing and access to existing Avalon Road.
The purpose of this project is to enhance mobility and improve safety.
Project Map
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Proposed bridge over NCRR/Norfolk Southern H Line at South English Street
The following rendered images show the proposed bridge over the railroad on South English Street.
Rendering 1: View of proposed bridge looking toward East Market Street
Rendering 2: View of proposed bridge looking from East Market Street
Rendering 3: Aerial view of proposed bridge from Market Street area
Rendering 4: Ground view of proposed bridge from Market Street area
New Connection - Holts Chapel Road to South English Street
The following rendered images show proposed new roadway connecting Holts Chapel Road to S. English Street for crossings using the new bridge. This new connection is needed due to the closure of the existing Holts Chapel Road crossing.
Rendering 5: Aerial view of proposed Holts Chapel Road from existing Holts Chapel Road near East Camel Street
Rendering 6: Ground view of proposed Holts Chapel Road at its new intersection with English Road
Proposed Typical Sections
S. English Street
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Holts Chapel Road
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English Street Bridge
Detour Map
Project Funding:
Activity | Estimated Costs* |
Utility Relocation | $ 720,000 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition | $ 8.8 Million |
Construction | $ 24.9 Million |
Total Cost | $34.42 Million |
* Estimated costs are subject to change.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting | Summer 2026 |
Environmental Documentation | Winter 2027 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins | Spring 2027 |
| Construction Begins | Fall 2029 |
* Future dates are subject to change.
Project Contact Information
Gregory Blakeney
NCDOT Rail Division Project Manager
NCDOT Rail Division
1553 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Email: english-street-separation@publicinput.com
Project Contact Information
Emily Poole, AICP
Consultant Project Manager
HDR Inc
555 Fayetteville St. Suite 900
Raleigh, NC 27601
Email: english-street-separation@publicinput.com
Project Comments:
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,
are to be submitted by July 31, 2026.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
or mailed to the project contacts at the addresses listed below.
Email: english-street-separation@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 and enter project code 4075 to leave a message
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Resources for Property Owners
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road
project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right
of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of Way Acquisition Process Videos
Page last updated: July 2, 2026
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