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Sidewalks reduce pedestrian crashes, increase pedestrian activity, and are key to creating walkable communities. Cary has been designated as a National Walk-Friendly Community. We receive sidewalk requests from residents like you, the Cary Police Department, Wake County Public School System, HOAs and staff. Each year, Cary ranks 30+ sidewalk projects and funds the top ranking projects.
Town Funded Sidewalk Projects Map
The map below displays funded sidewalk projects. Learn more about each individual project and schedule by selecting the sidewalk in the map. For assistance using the map, see the map help page.
Sidewalks Survey Letter: If you received a survey letter from the Town, your property is adjacent to one of the projects shown in the map. Please call 311 with any questions related to these sidewalk projects.
Recently Completed Sidewalks
- SE Cary Parkway - from south of Tryon Road to Lochmere Drive
- This project filled in a 1,800 foot sidewalk gap to connect the Lochmere neighborhood to commercial centers on Tryon Road and the nearby Kids Together Park.
- Cost of Construction: $1.1 Million
- Optimist Farm Road (West) - Glade Hill Drive to West Lake Road
- This project extended 1,500 feet of sidewalk along the south side of Optimist Farm Road. The traffic signal element of this project will be completed in Spring 2026 with the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Optimist Farm Road and Glade Hill Drive and an upgrade to an existing signal at Optimist Farm Road and West Lake Road.
- Cost of Construction: $3 Million
- Norwell Blvd - from Bexley Bluff Lane to Weston Parkway
- This project constructed 1,000 feet of sidewalk to close the gap along Norwell Boulevard, improving connections to transit, greenways, and nearby parks.
- Cost of Construction: $162,000
- Pittard Sears Road - from the American Tobacco Trail to McConnell Lane
- This project completed two remaining gaps of street side trail along the south side of Pittard Sears Road, providing a continuous route between the American Tobacco Trail and O'Kelly Chapel Road.
- Cost of Construction: $1.1 Million
- Weldon Ridge Boulevard - from Alden Bridge Drive to Cary Glen Boulevard
- This project completed the last 1,000 foot sidewalk gap along Weldon Ridge Boulevard and includes an enhanced pedestrian crosswalk.
- Cost of Construction: $650,000
- West Boundary Street - from Louben Valley Court to N. Harrison Avenue
- This project filled in a 650 foot sidewalk gap on the south side of West Boundary Street, improving connections between neighborhoods, Northwoods Elementary School, greenway trails, transit, and downtown Cary.
- Cost of Construction: $450,000
- Lilly Atkins Road - from Rosecrans Court to Baybrook Court
- This project constructed of 900 foot sidewalk along the south side of Lilly Atkins Road. The sidewalk allows residents to safely walk to nearby amenities.
- Cost of Construction: $200,000
- NW Cary Parkway at Norwell - from Silverridge Court to Norwell Blvd
- This project installed a traffic signal at the intersection of NW Cary Parkway and Norwell Boulevard and filled in a 560 foot sidewalk gap on the south side of NW Cary Parkway, improving connections between neighborhoods, North Cary Park, and the Black Creek Greenway.
- Cost of Construction: $890,000
- Summerwinds Drive- from Tryon Road to Summerview Lane
- The sidewalk in this neighborhood provides residents the opportunity to walk safely to nearby Waverly shopping center.
- Cost of Construction: $182,000
- West Lake Road - from Serene Forest Drive & Larboard Drive
- This project extended the existing West Lake Road sidewalk to the southern end of the Park at West Lake neighborhood. West Lake Road also provides access to the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility.
- Cost of Construction: $100,000
- West Lake Road - from Optimist Farm Road to Piney Branch Drive
- This project extended 750 feet of sidewalk along the east side of West Lake Road and provides an enhanced pedestrian crosswalk.
- Cost of Construction: $120,000
Repair a Sidewalk
If you have an existing sidewalk that needs repair, please use this link to submit a 311 Request.
- Under Request Type, select Sidewalks & Streets
- Using the Description field, describe the repair location in detail. Our Public Works staff should be able to find the location based on the information you provide.
- If possible, attach pictures to help identify the problem.
Building a Sidewalk
With over 20+ sidewalks in various stages of design, easement acquisition and construction, building a sidewalk takes approximately two to three years.
Surveying & Design
Approximately 12 months
To efficiently allocate staff and funds, sidewalk projects are often grouped together as they move through this process.
A survey is prepared to understand the existing conditions and topography of the corridor. Design engineers then prepare detailed plans for the sidewalk. The design must meet ADA, Town, and state requirements. Plans also identify and estimate the quantity of construction materials.
Easements & Utility Location
Approximately 12 months
During design, Cary also begins coordination with property owners. Staff will discuss the design and acquire any easements needed to construct the sidewalk.
Utilities are frequently buried adjacent to the street and may need to be relocated. Coordination with utility companies to relocate telecommunication or power lines can be a lengthy process.
Construction
6-12 months
Once the design is complete, easements are acquired and the utilities relocated, and Cary bids the project and selects a construction firm. Construction timelines vary based on the number of sidewalk projects included in the bid.
Staff oversees contract requirements, tests for quality, works with adjacent property owners, observes work zone safety, and oversees coordination with the state if needed.
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