Phase 2 of Street Improvements Near

Work is expected to begin soon on the second phase of a massive resurfacing program bringing better streets and more sidewalks all over town.

The Town Council awarded a $1.88 million contract to the local Fred Smith Company earlier this week to repair and resurface portions of 21 town streets. A third streets project that includes portions of five more streets, including an extensive rebuilding of John Street, is planned for the spring.

"As many residents can attest, this work is badly needed," said Mayor Jody McLeod. "We're happy to be continuing the progress that's been made over the last couple of years."

Streets due for work this fall include South Smith Street, North Mial Street, East Front Street, West Second Street, East Horne Street, South Fayetteville Street, East Hamby Street, Central Street, Dogwood Street, North Cooper Street, Crescent Street, Compton Street, North Robertson Street, Willow Street, Kildee Street, Pineland Street, Meadow Street, John Street, East Stallings Street, East Whitaker Street and East Joyner Street.

Streets slated for work in the spring include East Joyner Street, Durham Street, Parrish Street, Hobbs Street and John Street. The work on John Street is expected to consume more than half the total "Spring Project" budget.

The work is being partially financed through the bond issue approved by voters a few years ago that also provided funds for park expansion and improvement.

The Phase 1 work, which reached completion last year, repaired and resurfaced 32 blocks of streets, with installation of 7,500-linar-feet of new concrete sidewalks. The project also provided curb and storm drainage repairs and new traffic-calming features.

For a look at the scope of the Phase 2 work, please click here.

For a look at the scope of the Spring Project work, please click here.