Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Streetscape Project Progression
Winston-Salem
Summary
Winston-Salem is moving forward with the long-planned Martin Luther King Jr. Drive streetscape project, which spans over a mile from US-52 to Salem Parkway. The project includes pedestrian accessibility improvements, decorative lighting, enhanced bus stops, and raised crosswalks, with construction slated to begin in spring 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utilizes federal funding alongside local match commitments from the Creative Corridors Coalition and the city's capital improvement program.
Area residents, pedestrians, transit riders, and motorists who will experience enhanced safety, improved aesthetics, and better pedestrian connectivity along the corridor.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Public Works Committee — October 13, 2026
Winston-Salem is moving forward with the long-planned Martin Luther King Jr. Drive streetscape project, which spans over a mile from US-52 to Salem Parkway. The project includes pedestrian accessibility improvements, decorative lighting, enhanced bus stops, and raised crosswalks, with construction slated to begin in spring 2027.
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