COMMUNICATIONS PLAN McCrimmon Parkway
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN McCrimmon Parkway Railroad Closure Full Message As part of the McCrimmon Parkway Extension project currently underway, McCrimmon Parkway will be closed near NC 54/Chapel Hill Road for railroad work as early as Monday, August 21. The closure will last 2-3 weeks. While this closure will cause delays, it is required to ensure the safety of those working on site and traveling in the area. The detour route for this work is listed on the reverse side. Signs will be in place alerting drivers of the closure as well as directions for detour routes. The NCDOT designated detour route from Davis Drive is left on Morrisville Carpenter Road, then left on NC 54. The detour from NC 54 is right on Morrisville Carpenter Road, then right on Davis Drive. Signs will be in place alerting drivers of the closure as well as directions for detour routes.
To maintain safety and assist with the flow of traffic, Church Street will be closed at Morrisville Carpenter Road. Church Street traffic will be routed to Jeremiah Street then to Town Hall Drive. Officers will be on scene assisting with traffic flow at McCrimmon Parkway and Davis Drive, and at Town Hall Drive and Morrisville Carpenter Road during peak traffic hours from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
– 7 p.m. Police will also be monitoring Jeremiah Street which will have temporary speed tables to maintain safety. Voters approved the Transportation Bond Referendum in November 2012 and the Town of Morrisville began work on Phase 1 of the McCrimmon Parkway Extension in November 2016. The Town has partnered with NCDOT on the project in order to leverage state transportation funding with the Town’s bond funding. Phase I (Town)
Extend McCrimmon Parkway east from NC 54 to the existing section of McCrimmon Parkway at Perimeter Park Drive as a four lane roadway with sidewalks/multi-use paths on each side and bicycle accommodations Widen McCrimmon Parkway across the railroad tracks near NC 54 to add a left-turn lane and right-turn lane onto NC 54, re-striping the existing eastbound lane to a through lane Associated intersection improvements on NC 54 and Perimeter Park Drive
Phase II (NCDOT)
Construct a new four-lane, median-divided roadway with 8' multi-use paths and 5' bicycle lanes from Airport Boulevard to Aviation Parkway at Evans Road Install a Traffic Signal at the Airport Boulevard/McCrimmon Parkway intersection Associated intersection improvements on Airport Boulevard, Aviation Parkway and Evans Road
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Morrisville McCrimmon Parkway closed, and for how long? McCrimmon Parkway is closed near NC54/Chapel Hill Road over the railroad tracks so that contactors can widen lanes as part of the McCrimmon Parkway extension project which began in November 2016. Why is the detour route so long? The detour route was specifically chosen because it utilizes four-lane roads, which are expected to better handle the increased traffic than other roads in the area. Are the businesses in the area affected? All businesses in the area are still open and accessible during the closure. What is Morrisville doing to address the increased traffic and congestion during the closure? The Town is working with NCDOT to monitor the traffic on area roads during the closure, and make adjustments when possible to signage. Morrisville Police will also be assisting with traffic flow along the detour during peak hours. Can the Town post signs to restrict traffic in area neighborhoods, or increase Police presence in some areas during the closure to assist with traffic control? The Town does not have a dedicated traffic unit. Police presence, in neighborhoods around the detour will be increased as possible, while still responding to regular calls for service.
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Outreach Tools Council was notified of the closure via News and Notes in July. Hard and digital versions of our outreach tools will be provided to Council to assist with notifying the public of the upcoming work. A comprehensive list of communications tools is listed below, along with anticipated outreach date.
Communications Tool Message Boards (Provided by NCDOT, posted in both directions on NC54 and on McCrimmon Parkway) Connection Newsletter (Cover story) Press Release (Shared with Town of Cary to issue to residents) Flyer (Posted in all town facilities, shared with Chamber of Commerce, Town of Cary and all other interest groups listed below) Social media posts (use graphics from flyer)
Anticipated Outreach Date 10 days prior to closure
August issue; in mailboxes on or around August 7 August 7 Week of July 31
Beginning August 7; continuing throughout closure Weekly, beginning August 11 Week of August 7, reminder email week before closure Week of July 31
Next Week in Morrisville Email Citizens Interested in Transportation Website (posted to homepage as well as project page) CodeRed Alert Notify Interest Groups (WCPSS*, Post Office, Waste Industries, Wake County TRACS, Wake County 911/Emergency Services, HOA Presidents, Apartment complexes) Special Mailing (Postcard mailing for homes located within 1 mile of work)
August 14 August 7 *The traditional school year begins August 28, so WCPSS will be notified to allow time to plan accordingly Scheduled to hit mailboxes on or around August 14
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To maintain safety and assist with the flow of traffic, Church Street will be closed at Morrisville Carpenter Road. Church Street traffic will be routed to Jeremiah Street then to Town Hall Drive. Officers will be on scene assisting with traffic flow at McCrimmon Parkway and Davis Drive, and at Town Hall Drive and Morrisville Carpenter Road during peak traffic hours from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
– 7 p.m. Police will also be monitoring Jeremiah Street which will have temporary speed tables to maintain safety. Voters approved the Transportation Bond Referendum in November 2012 and the Town of Morrisville began work on Phase 1 of the McCrimmon Parkway Extension in November 2016. The Town has partnered with NCDOT on the project in order to leverage state transportation funding with the Town’s bond funding. Phase I (Town)
Extend McCrimmon Parkway east from NC 54 to the existing section of McCrimmon Parkway at Perimeter Park Drive as a four lane roadway with sidewalks/multi-use paths on each side and bicycle accommodations Widen McCrimmon Parkway across the railroad tracks near NC 54 to add a left-turn lane and right-turn lane onto NC 54, re-striping the existing eastbound lane to a through lane Associated intersection improvements on NC 54 and Perimeter Park Drive
Phase II (NCDOT)
Construct a new four-lane, median-divided roadway with 8' multi-use paths and 5' bicycle lanes from Airport Boulevard to Aviation Parkway at Evans Road Install a Traffic Signal at the Airport Boulevard/McCrimmon Parkway intersection Associated intersection improvements on Airport Boulevard, Aviation Parkway and Evans Road
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Morrisville McCrimmon Parkway closed, and for how long? McCrimmon Parkway is closed near NC54/Chapel Hill Road over the railroad tracks so that contactors can widen lanes as part of the McCrimmon Parkway extension project which began in November 2016. Why is the detour route so long? The detour route was specifically chosen because it utilizes four-lane roads, which are expected to better handle the increased traffic than other roads in the area. Are the businesses in the area affected? All businesses in the area are still open and accessible during the closure. What is Morrisville doing to address the increased traffic and congestion during the closure? The Town is working with NCDOT to monitor the traffic on area roads during the closure, and make adjustments when possible to signage. Morrisville Police will also be assisting with traffic flow along the detour during peak hours. Can the Town post signs to restrict traffic in area neighborhoods, or increase Police presence in some areas during the closure to assist with traffic control? The Town does not have a dedicated traffic unit. Police presence, in neighborhoods around the detour will be increased as possible, while still responding to regular calls for service.
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Outreach Tools Council was notified of the closure via News and Notes in July. Hard and digital versions of our outreach tools will be provided to Council to assist with notifying the public of the upcoming work. A comprehensive list of communications tools is listed below, along with anticipated outreach date.
Communications Tool Message Boards (Provided by NCDOT, posted in both directions on NC54 and on McCrimmon Parkway) Connection Newsletter (Cover story) Press Release (Shared with Town of Cary to issue to residents) Flyer (Posted in all town facilities, shared with Chamber of Commerce, Town of Cary and all other interest groups listed below) Social media posts (use graphics from flyer)
Anticipated Outreach Date 10 days prior to closure
August issue; in mailboxes on or around August 7 August 7 Week of July 31
Beginning August 7; continuing throughout closure Weekly, beginning August 11 Week of August 7, reminder email week before closure Week of July 31
Next Week in Morrisville Email Citizens Interested in Transportation Website (posted to homepage as well as project page) CodeRed Alert Notify Interest Groups (WCPSS*, Post Office, Waste Industries, Wake County TRACS, Wake County 911/Emergency Services, HOA Presidents, Apartment complexes) Special Mailing (Postcard mailing for homes located within 1 mile of work)
August 14 August 7 *The traditional school year begins August 28, so WCPSS will be notified to allow time to plan accordingly Scheduled to hit mailboxes on or around August 14
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