Transportation Bond Project
Realigning Avent Ferry Road on the downtown side of N.C. 55 to create a new cross-town connection from Avent Ferry Road to Bass Lake Road via Stinson Avenue.
The realignment uses Pine Street to connect Avent Ferry Road with Stinson Avenue, reducing downtown congestion and serving as another access to the UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital.
Location:
Avent Ferry Road, Pine Street
Completed
- Survey
- Traffic analysis
- Preliminary roadway alignment
Under Way
- Design

- Environmental permits & studies
- Private utility design
Estimated construction start:
Fall 2022
Public engagement:
- First public engagement meeting (August 2019)
- Small group meeting (February 2020) - Meeting & comment summary
- Virtual open house and online survey (August 2020)
Next steps:
- 2021: Right of way acquisition
Key partners:
NCDOT, Capital Area Metropolitan Organization, Duke Energy
Contact:
Utilities and Infrastructure Services: (919) 577-3150
Web page last updated:
April 2021