S Garner Greenway Map

Photo Description: The above image shows a map with the project location circled. 

Project Scope: This project includes design and installation of a 1.75-mile multi-use greenway path and 130-foot pedestrian bridge along Buffaloe Road, connecting the White Deer Park greenway to the Vandora Springs Drive roundabout. This multi-use path will connect several neighborhoods to nearby parks and events.

Funding Source: 2021 Parks and Recreational Bonds and LAPP Funding

Design Consultant: WithersRavenel

Current Status (updated February 2026): Design is underway and documents are under review with NCDOT.

Project Schedule (tentative and subject to change):

Feasibility Study Completed 2019
Feasibility Study Update Completed 2022
Survey & Prelim Design Completed Spring 2023
30% Design Completed Summer 2023
Public Meeting September 12, 2023
65% Design Completed Fall 2024
NCDOT/LAPP Review Completed Feb 2025 
75%/ROW Plans  Summer 2025 
Real Estate Acquisition (approx. 6 to 12 months) Summer 2026
100% Plans  Late 2026
Preconstruction Coordination (Utility Coordination and Permitting) Ongoing
Final Design Pending NCDOT Approval
Construction Authorization (LAPP Requirement) Pending Final Design
Bidding Pending NCDOT Approval
Start of Construction Pending Bidding

 

 Town Project Manager: Lisa Rodriguez

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Public Meeting Materials from September 2023:

S Garner Greenway_Trail Alignment_Community Meeting