The Midtown Corridor includes sections of Porter Rd, Deane St, Sycamore St, and Poplar St. This corridor is an important east-west connection for vehicle and bus traffic the corridor is also densely populated with flat terrain making it an optimal route for a new 1.75-mile-long shared use paved trail being called the Midtown Trail.
In addition to the new trail, the project will include new curbs, storm drainage, lighting, street trees, and sidewalks with greenspace. Below is a summary of specific improvements planned by section:
Why is It Important?
Issues on this corridor are varied, and include traffic congestion at I-49, lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, drainage issues and congestion issues between Garland Avenue and Leverett Avenue, and an over-built section that could be reconfigured to three lanes with better bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
How will it be funded?
Design and construction of the Midtown Trail Corridor will be partially funded with bond monies approved by the votes in April, 2019
What is the Current Status?
Public comment is on-going through through Speak up Fayetteville and review from the City Council's Transportation Committee.
As of December 2020 Olsson, Inc. has reached 60 percent complete design plans. Portions of the project design are expected to be completed and ready for construction by the summer of 2021.
When will it be completed?
Early phases of construction are scheduled to begin in mid-2021 with later phases extending into 2022.