A busy section of Bragg Boulevard will be upgraded for pedestrian and vehicle safety, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.
A contractor will close the median openings and install pedestrian signals and marked crosswalks at five intersections along a 1.7-mile stretch of the road between Skibo and Stamper roads. DOT awarded a $6.6 million contract for the work, according to the release.
The contract includes resurfacing some of the busier intersections and replacing some guardrail in that stretch.
The median openings will be reconfigured with concrete islands so drivers can continue to turn left at those locations,. However, drivers from the side will be redirected to turn right. DOT uses this design, known as a reduced conflict intersection, to decrease the risk of serious crashes, the release said.
Barnhill Contracting Co. of Rocky Mount will begin work after July 31 and have until the fall of 2024 to complete the improvements.
During construction, drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.