Holly Springs Road Widening

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Widening one of the most heavily traveled thoroughfares in Holly Springs to a
four-lane road with bike lanes and sidewalks is a lengthy undertaking. The
Town has divided efforts into sections.

Construction on widening the eastern section of the road (from Flint Point
Lane near Fire Station 1 to Sunset Lake Road) wrapping up.

Active construction on the central section, from Main Street to Flint Point
Lane, is planned to begin in 2026.

The Town has received Federal grant funds for the project design of the
western section, from NC 55 to Main
Street.

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New Signals Activating at Two Holly Springs Road Crosswalks

Two crosswalks along Holly Springs Road are getting upgraded signals as work
wraps up on the road widening between Flint Point Lane and Sunset Lake Road.

The crosswalks nearest the Holly Ridge Elementary and Middle schools currently
feature flashing beacons on pedestrian crossing signs. These older beacons are
being replaced with new signals that hang over the road and cycle through
yellow and red phases to provide a clearer, mandatory indication for vehicles
to stop for pedestrians.

The signals will remain unlit when not in use, allowing traffic to flow
freely. Once a pedestrian pushes the button, the signal begins a specific
sequence that drivers must follow:

• Flashing Yellow: Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop as the beacon has been activated.
• Solid Yellow: Drivers must prepare to stop immediately.
• Solid Red: Drivers must stop completely, just like at any other traffic light. Pedestrians receive the walk signal and should cross safely, ensuring all vehicles have yielded.
• Flashing Red: Drivers must stop first, then proceed if the crosswalk is completely clear of people.

Signals similar to the ones shown above will soon be activated at Holly
Springs Road crosswalks nearest the Holly Ridge Elementary and Middle
schools.

FAQs

Many residents have asked questions about the new traffic pattern. Holly
Springs Utilities & Infrastructure Executive Director Kendra Parrish provides
some answers.

1. Why was a roundabout installed instead of a four-way intersection at this location?

Without the roundabout, NCDOT would have required a median across Holly
Springs Road, preventing any left turn movements. In the project’s planning
stage, many residents said they wanted to continue to have full travel options
to and from Holly Ridge Elementary School and the neighborhood. The roundabout
is the only way NCDOT would allow that to happen with the road widening.

Roundabout benefits also include easing congestion, allowing traffic to flow
at the fullest capacity at the intersection, and improving safety for both
drivers and pedestrians.

1. What about access to and from Holly Ridge Middle?

Right-in and right-out movements apply to the entrance to the Holly Ridge
Middle parking area since NCDOT requires a median with the widening to four
lanes. Drivers who wish to travel from the school toward downtown Holly
Springs turn right out of the parking area onto Holly Springs Road and make a
U-turn at the Linksland signal.

1. Won’t a roundabout cause more accidents?

Roundabouts are an increasingly common intersection design, with the number of
roundabouts on North Carolina roadways at more than 400 and growing. The
rising number of roundabouts can be attributed in part to the fact that
roundabouts have been proven to reduce the total number of intersection
collisions by 46%. Additionally, they reduce fatal and serious injury
collisions by 76% and reduce head-on collisions, the most serious of all
collisions, by 75%.

1. How will drivers be able to navigate this two-lane roundabout?

Make sure to follow signs and markings that will guide you through the
roundabout and help you know which lane your vehicle should be in before
entering the roundabout. Yield to vehicles already inside the roundabout.

View an NCDOT video about how drivers will navigate the
roundabout.

1. For vehicles entering and exiting Holly Ridge Elementary school, what does traffic flow look like?

1. For vehicles entering and exiting Holly Ridge Middle School, what does traffic flow look like?

1. What’s next for construction on Holly Springs Road?

In 2026, the construction focus will shift down the road to the next phase of
widening, Main Street to Flint Point
Lane.

1. Where Can I Find More About Different Sections of This Project?

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More About Holly Springs Road Widening

1. Holly Springs Road Widening - East

Widening Holly Springs Road from Flint Point Lane to Sunset Lake Road to a
four-lane road with bike lanes and sidewalks. This project will increase road
capacity with the 540 interchange on Holly Springs Road. Also, upgrading
bridge over Middle Creek will improve public safety as the previous bridge
flooded during heavy rain events.

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1. Holly Springs Road Widening - Central

Widening Holly Springs Road from Main Street to Flint Point Lane to a median-
divided, four-lane road with sidewalks.

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1. Holly Springs Road Widening West (55 to Main)

Widening one of the most heavily traveled thoroughfares in Town from the N.C.
55 Bypass to Main Street.

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