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Published: March 1, 2024
Sandy Forks Road was considered one of the worst streets in Raleigh due to congestion, roadway disrepair and environmental degradation. The City of Raleigh began the Sandy Forks Road widening project to repair the aging roadway, provide sidewalks and bike lanes, and increase the road’s resilience to flooding and other climate hazards.
Last Updated: June 8, 2021
North Carolina Sea Grant, NC State University, NC Department of Transportation and NC Emergency Management collaborated with stakeholders in Smithfield, Goldsboro and Kinston to identify locations with frequent and severe flooding. They focused on the transportation network. Researchers modeled proposed solutions to identify the most effective path forward.
Published: March 1, 2024
Streambank erosion along the Swannanoa River in Black Mountain, N.C. was threating town facilities, degrading water quality and contributing to flash flooding. The Town addressed the issue by stabilizing the river’s eroded banks, lowering the bank slopes and creating a more natural bank, as well as repairing the stream bed.
Published: March 1, 2024
Flooding from Hurricane Matthew rendered scores of public housing units in Wilson uninhabitable. In response, Wilson Housing Authority constructed Eatmon Townhomes. The new affordable housing project includes 32 new units outside the floodplain.