Updated JSR Map

Photo Description: The above image shows an aerial view of the project area with highlights of nearby schools, neighborhoods and places of interest. 

Project Scope: This project includes constructing East Garner Rd and Jones Sausage Rd intersection improvements including dedicated turn lanes, pedestrian curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, and a multi-use path on the north side, along with road widening for the north bound (east side) travel lane from East Garner Rd to the Amazon Distribution drive access. The improvements on the east side will consist of the additional travel lane, curb and gutter and a 5 ft sidewalk. The west side of Jones Sausage Rd will require grading and a new ditch line. 

Funding Source: LAPP Funding and 2021 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Bonds project

Design Consultant: HDR, Inc.

Current Status (updated February 2026): Design efforts are on-going. Real Estate acquisition is anticipated to start early 2026. 

Tentative Project Schedule (dates subject to change):

30% Design Plans
 Spring 2022
1st Public Meeting  July 7, 2022
65% Plans and Septic Evaluations June 2023
Value Engineering and Funding Discussions Fall 2023 
Project Rescoped  December 2023
2nd Public Meeting Dec 14 and 19, 2023
65% Plans of Rescope Project  Fall 2024
LAPP/NCDOT Review Ongoing
Request ROW Funding (LAPP Requirement) Summer 2026 
Begin Real Estate Acquisition (approx. 12 to 18 months) Pending NCDOT Authorization 
Final Design Pending ROW Acquisition
Pre-construction Coordination (Permitting and Utility Relocates) Pending Final Design
Request Construction Authorization (LAPP Requirement) Pending Final Design
Bidding Pending NCDOT Authorization 
Anticipated Start of Construction  Pending NCDOT Authorization 

 

Town Project Manager: Lisa Rodriguez

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Public Meeting Materials and presentation from July 2022 meeting:

30% Public Meeting Map

Public Meeting Presentation

Public Meeting Handout

Public Meeting Comment Form

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Public Meeting Materials and presentation from December 2023 meeting:

Rescoped Project Map

Rescoped Public Meeting Presentation