Safety Improvements on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

A new crosswalk is under construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Taylor Street and Critz Drive. This crossing is similar to others along the road – it’ll have flashing lights to alert drivers and a pedestrian island where people can stop to make sure the road is clear. We’re also adding a sidewalk on the east side of the road, filling an existing gap for people who are walking along the road.

The NC Department of Transportation tested multiple locations for this crosswalk and ultimately settled on this as the best choice for overall function and safety of everyone using the road. This project has been a priority due to serious crashes involving people crossing the road in this area.