Holly Springs Road Widening

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Widening one of the most heavily traveled thoroughfares in Holly Springs to a four-lane road with bike lanes and sidewalks is a lengthy undertaking. The Town has divided efforts into sections.

Construction on widening the eastern section of the road (from Flint Point Lane near Fire Station 1 to Sunset Lake Road) wrapping up.

Active construction on the central section, from Main Street to Flint Point Lane, is planned to begin in 2026.

The Town has received Federal grant funds for the project design of the western section, from NC 55 to Main Street.

New Signals Activating at Two Holly Springs Road Crosswalks

Two crosswalks along Holly Springs Road are getting upgraded signals as work wraps up on the road widening between Flint Point Lane and Sunset Lake Road.

The crosswalks nearest the Holly Ridge Elementary and Middle schools currently feature flashing beacons on pedestrian crossing signs. These older beacons are being replaced with new signals that hang over the road and cycle through yellow and red phases to provide a clearer, mandatory indication for vehicles to stop for pedestrians.

The signals will remain unlit when not in use, allowing traffic to flow freely. Once a pedestrian pushes the button, the signal begins a specific sequence that drivers must follow:

Flashing Yellow: Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop as the beacon has been activated.
Solid Yellow: Drivers must prepare to stop immediately.
Solid Red: Drivers must stop completely, just like at any other traffic light. Pedestrians receive the walk signal and should cross safely, ensuring all vehicles have yielded.
Flashing Red: Drivers must stop first, then proceed if the crosswalk is completely clear of people.

Signals similar to the ones shown above will soon be activated at Holly Springs Road crosswalks nearest the Holly Ridge Elementary and Middle schools.