Construction has resumed on the Blue Ridge Road Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project in Raleigh after delays caused by other projects and underground utility work. The project includes a new red pedestrian bridge over Wade Avenue, which is now moving forward.
According to city officials, crews will begin lifting the first of two steel bridge sections over eastbound Wade Avenue into place on Friday, October 3, continuing into early Saturday morning. The second section, crossing westbound Wade Avenue, is scheduled for installation during the second week of October. Both steel sections will be assembled in the median before being lifted by crane. Work will take place overnight to reduce traffic disruptions.
To ensure safety during construction, lane closures are planned on Wade Avenue at Blue Ridge Road from Friday night, October 3 through early Saturday morning, October 4, and again from Friday night, October 10 into Saturday morning, October 11.
Once both bridge spans are installed, crews will proceed with several tasks including installing safety railings, placing additional steel components and pouring the concrete deck. Fencing and lighting will be added along with completing multi-use path connections leading up to the bridge. Underground work has already been completed and sidewalks, curbs, and gutters are currently being installed.
The project remains on track for completion by fall 2026. City representatives state that when finished, “the bridge will provide a safe, accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists, improving connections across the area and supporting Raleigh’s ongoing commitment to walkable and bike-friendly streets.”
