White Oak Creek Greenway Bridge Repairs to Begin November 13

• The Town of Cary will begin structural repairs to two pedestrian bridges along White Oak Creek Greenway on Friday, Nov. 13, with initial work focused on bridge 13.
• Repairs to bridge 13 will account for most of the construction period, followed by shorter-duration repairs to bridge 14 before the greenway reopens.
• All affected greenway connections are anticipated to reopen in January 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting. Visit carync.gov/whiteoakupdates for updates.

CARY, NC - The Town of Cary will begin structural repairs to two pedestrian bridges along White Oak Creek Greenway on Friday, Nov. 13, with all affected greenway connections anticipated to reopen in January 2027. The work follows inspections that identified deterioration in the bridges' structural components and will help restore safe access while the Town develops plans for their permanent replacement.

White Oak Creek Greenway bridge 13 (WOG-13) has been closed since Aug. 29 after inspections identified significant deterioration of its timber structural components. Bridge 14 (WOG-14), located closer to Green Level Church Road, remains open but also requires repairs. Construction will begin with WOG-13, which will account for most of the repair period. Work on WOG-14 will follow toward the end of the project, with repairs expected to require a temporary closure of approximately one week.

As construction begins, the Batchelor's Branch Greenway Connector between High House Road and White Oak Creek Greenway will close to accommodate construction traffic, equipment, and materials. The connector will remain closed until repairs to WOG-14 are complete. Exact dates for the temporary closure of WOG-14 will be announced as work progresses.

Trail users should continue to follow posted closure signs, avoid construction areas, and plan alternate routes while repairs are underway. There is no designated detour around the affected section of White Oak Creek Greenway. All affected greenway connections are anticipated to reopen in January 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.

In addition to the immediate repairs, the Town is planning for the permanent replacement of both aging bridges. Details about the replacement projects, including timelines and potential greenway impacts, will be shared as plans are finalized.

Residents and visitors can find construction updates, closure information, and a map of the affected greenway sections at carync.gov/whiteoakupdates.

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email [email protected].

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