The North Carolina Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to a change in traffic patterns coming at a popular Carrboro intersection.

The state department shared a release Friday saying a new traffic pattern will be installed at the North Greensboro Street and Estes Drive intersection, where a roundabout is being constructed. The change is slated to be completed by state contractors between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday and represents the shift to Phase 3 of construction.

The $3.4 million project, which aims to create a better traffic flow for the busy intersection, is funded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation through the State Transportation Improvement Plan. Contractors broke ground in summer 2019 and the Town of Carrboro reports construction is about 75 percent complete. The town government said this new traffic shift will allow crews to construct the center island of the roundabout while resurfacing asphalt and painting new striping, which are some of the final steps of the project.

Phase 2 of the project saw the replacement and installation of stormwater infrastructure and sidewalks to the area.

A design of the traffic pattern for the Estes Drive/North Greensboro Street roundabout upon completion. The project is expected to be finished by fall 2021. (Photo via SEPI Engineering and Construction.)

The Town of Carrboro said drivers using the intersection should be cautious while adjusting to the new traffic design and to be aware of crews still be working along the road to complete the roundabout construction. Phase 3 of the project is expected to bring additional flaggers and traffic control to the intersection construction site.

Construction on the Estes Drive/ North Greensboro roundabout is expected to be completed by September 2021, with the permanent traffic pattern implemented later in the fall. More information about the ongoing project can be found on the Town of Carrboro website.

 

Photo via the Town of Carrboro.

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