Portion of Clyde Street to be Closed for Waterline Construction From January 2nd to Jan 5th, 2024

From the Town of Franklin:

TRAFFIC ALERT – WATAUGA STREET CLOSURE JANUARY 2 - 5

Work is continuing on the section of the Clyde Street Waterline Improvement Project during the week of January 2 through January 5, 2024. (see map in blue) The area in front of East Franklin Elementary School will be closed to all traffic from Lakeside Drive to Randolph Street during this time.  Individuals on Watauga Street above Randolph Street, Clyde Street, Janelle Street and Grandview Drive, may enter and exit using Town Mountain Drive or Grandview Drive or Dan Street.  

There will be signage in place indicating the street closure and detours. There will be workers in the street at various times so please be aware of your surroundings. 

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Work on West Main Street – August 9, 2023

PRESS RELEASE (08-09-2023)
TOWN OF FRANKLIN

The Town of Franklin will be working on a portion of the street on West Main directly behind Ace Hardware today, August 9, 2023. The street will be closed from Maple Street to the intersection at Palmer Drive, just below the Lazy Hiker. All East bound traffic will be routed down Maple Street to avoid the construction area. West bound traffic (leaving town) should not be affected. Detour signs and barricades are in place.

Should you have any questions, please contact Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor, at the Public Works Department at 828-524-2516 x 405.

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Published at 8.12am on Wednesday, August 09, 2023

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NCDOT to Halt Road Construction for the Holidays

PRESS RELEASE
NCDOT


Extended Road Construction Halt for the Upcoming Holidays

RALEIGH – Although the public is being asked to stay close to home and restrict traveling in North Carolina over the upcoming holiday period because of the continual increase in COVID-19 cases, for those who do hit the road, the N.C. Department of Transportation will try to assist them on their trips. The department is not allowing any lane closures on projects along interstates, U.S. and key N.C. routes from this Friday morning (Dec. 18) until the evening of the Tuesday after Christmas (Dec. 29). Lanes will also be kept open from 7 a.m. on Dec. 31 until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

There are some exceptions where construction conditions make it unsafe to open all lanes, such as where highways are being rebuilt or widened, or where a new bridge may be going in place. And construction work that does not affect the travel lanes can take place during those periods.

Travel updates on construction projects and incidents such as a crash that can affect a trip can be found 24 hours a day by going to DriveNC.gov. It provides the status of roads by route, county or region.

As always, motorists are urged to pay extra attention and use caution through the extended holiday period. Make sure all vehicle occupants are wearing seat belts, don’t drive impaired, and obey speed limit restrictions, even in work zones when no construction activity is taking place.

Here are some additional tips for safer holidays:

• Follow the health safety guidance from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, including using face masks, disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer, avoiding large crowds, and observing social distancing.
• If you are leaving the state, plan ahead by checking on any travel restrictions or possible quarantine orders for your destination.
• Leave early to get a head start, and remember that Dec. 24, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 will likely have the most traffic on the roads.
• Avoid distracted driving and pay extra attention when on the road and to vehicles that are nearby.
• Check ahead on any potential weather issues for the route you are using.

The annual holiday “Booze It and Lose It’ campaign will have law enforcement in all 100 counties watching out for drivers violating speeding, drunk driving and seat belt laws.

For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.

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Published at 3:39pm on Thursday, December 17, 2020

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Photo Essay on the Progress of the Town Bridge Replacement

The construction on the bridge replacement for the old town bridge is nearing the end. Today, workers began paving the roadway to the bridge. The project is anticipated to be complete by the end of the month. More photos are posted below.

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Workers prepare for paving the area between the road and the bridge.



It's an all-hands operation as they await the arrival of the asphalt.




Both sides were paved this morning.


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