Transportation Bond-Funded Project
Realigning Avent Ferry Road 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 hospital site.
Location:
Avent Ferry Road, Pine Street
Completed
- Survey
- Traffic analysis
- Preliminary roadway alignment
Under Way
- Hydraulic design
- Geo-technical engineering
- Roadway design


Estimated construction start:
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:
- 2020: Community engagement
- 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:
January 2021