Jones Creek Greenway

Jones Creek Greenway - 90% Plans

Part of the Upper Bolin Creek Greenway system, the Jones Creek Greenway is an approximately 808-foot paved multi-use path and pedestrian bridge that will connect Lake Hogan Farm Road with the existing Twin Creeks Greenway that extends north to the parking lot at Morris Grove Elementary School.

STATUS 

Preliminary design is finished. Plans and bid documents have been reviewed and revised.

  • The municipal agreement with NCDOT has been amended to add federal funding and update the project schedule.
  • The Categorical Exclusion (CE) document has been approved.
  • Easement documents have been sent to NCDOT for review.
  • Staff is working to schedule the necessary consultations with NCDOT for final approvals.

Next Step(s) with anticipated schedule:

  • Finalize easements and record.
  • Complete ROW, RR and Utility certification.
  • Request construction authorization/submit final plans (100-percent) (May 2026).
  • Advertise for construction.
  • Advertise for CEI services; select CEI firm; submit for NCDOT audit; execute contract for CEI services.

Prepare agenda items to award the contract for construction and select and execute a contract for CEI services and request NCDOT concurrence/approvals.

NETWORK 

The project will provide off-road walking and cycling options for the Lake Hogan Farms, Legends, Ballentine, and Fox Meadow neighborhoods to destinations such as Morris Grove Elementary and the future Twin Creeks Park.

  • The project is identified in the 2020 Carrboro Bike Plan Update.
  • The project is identified in Carrboro Connects.

Related Projects/Plans:

  • The project is identified in the Bolin Creek Greenway Conceptual Master Plan.
  • The Town was awarded Regional Flexible Funds (RFF) for design services for Phase 2 of the Bolin Creek Greenway in the FY25 Call for projects. Funding should be available in FY27.

Phase 2 of the Bolin Creek Greenway extends from the southern end of the Jones Creek Greenway southeast to across Turtleback Crossing Drive to the existing Lake Hogan Farm trail network north of Hogan Woods Circle.