Airport Road Sidewalk
Airport Road Sidewalk
The City will construct accessible sidewalk providing connection along approximately 0.6 miles of Airport Road (NC-280), including curb ramps, crosswalks, bus stop pads, and traffic signal upgrades, from Hendersonville Road (US-25) to the southernmost entrance of Walmart at 60 Airport Road.
Happening Now
Staff is preparing to advertise this project for construction bids.
Next Milestone: Select construction firm and determine start date.
Once construction begins, the project will take approximately one year to complete.
Background
The Airport Road sidewalk is one of several transportation projects prioritized by City residents during public outreach for the 2016 bond referendum. This project enhances the City’s sidewalk network by constructing a new sidewalk along the southbound travel lanes of Airport Road from Hendersonville Road to the end of city limits at the southernmost entrance of Walmart, a total length of approximately 0.6 miles. Crosswalks and pedestrian signals will be installed throughout the project, including at the Walmart entrance and Old Shoals Road as well as at the intersection with Hendersonville Road, where the sidewalk will continue north for about .03 miles to connect with a bus stop.
The purpose of this project is to improve mobility, safety, and continuity for pedestrians on City streets and provide pedestrian connections to important commercial and public amenities.