Drivers in Wake Forest may need to adjust their night commute plans as Blythe Construction implements overnight lane closures on Retail Drive from next Monday to Friday. The closures, part of the 2025 Wake Forest Road Resurfacing Project, will take place from Durham Road/NC 98 to Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with intermittent two-way flow, and flaggers along with signage are set to manage traffic and guide drivers safely through the zone, according to a news release provided on the Town of Wake Forest's official website.
Matt Ward from Blythe Construction provided an email contact for further information – [email protected], the effort to start resurfacing at 7 p.m. each day was intentionally scheduled to aim for less impact on drivers and heightened safety for the working crews on this project which touches on 15 streets and roadways in Wake Forest targeting full depth patching, repairs, and repaving tasks – alongside curb and gutter replacements and transitioning ADA ramps from black to yellow mats to align with national standards; those traveling through the area are encouraged to seek alternate routes due to expected delays.
The construction is a direct result of the 2022 Wake Forest Bond Referendum initiative, which set the foundation for this extensive roadwork begun with concrete work back in February and then pavement work in June. Essential updates include not only the resurfacing but also the systematic replacement and repair of curbs and gutters throughout the town, aiming to improve the long-term infrastructure and accessibility of the area.
For residents and motorists interested, the complete scope of this resurfacing project and its impact on travel within Wake Forest's urban environment which entails updates to concrete surfaces, repavements, and compliance upgrades to ADA ramps can be found by direct inquiry to Blythe Construction or by reference to the project details provided in the municipal release.
