Construction is set to begin on a path that has caused a lot of frustration with Chapel Hill High School’s cross-country team earlier this year.
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved the path, but members of the cross country team began voicing concern regarding the path as the date of construction was nearing.
Construction on the Homestead – Chapel Hill High School Multi-Use Path is scheduled to begin on Monday. The path is planned to be 10 feet wide and aims to improve bicycle and pedestrian access to Chapel Hill High School and Homestead Road.
The project also aims to provide an off-road alternative for bicycling or walking to improve connectivity from the Claremont neighborhood to Seawell Elementary School, according to a release.
The area of construction will be off limits during the process. And the construction will begin at seven o’clock in the morning and last until sunset.
The Town is also working with Chapel Hill High School to mitigate the impact to sport activities.
The construction is estimated to be completed by February 6, 2017.
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