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Six Forks at a standstill? The long-planned expansion of one of Raleigh’s most heavily trafficked thoroughfares just hit a massive roadblock with the projected spend soaring from $56.1M to $93.5M, driven by rising construction costs and a thriving real estate market. Originally part of the city’s 2017 $206.7 million transportation bond, that hefty price tag pushes the project way over the originally allocated $60M budget.
“We could reallocate the funds to another transportation project,” says At-Large Raleigh City Councilor Jonathan Melton, “but typically, in the past, we’ve used the remaining funds to advance the project and get it ‘shovel ready.’ Then we identify options for construction. I’m willing to consider all options to make sure this project is delivered to the community; they’ve been waiting a long time.” Next month, city staff will deliver next steps to City Council. Stay tuned on whether the city will move forward or
hit the brakes.
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