Town offers update on South Franklin Street Widening Project, utility relocations underway

Wake Forest officials say the South Franklin Street Widening Project, which began in June, has been delayed due to conflicts with existing dry utilities (electrical, telecommunications, and fiber optic lines – not related to water). Those issues forced a series of adjustments to the original construction plan that required recently obtained Board of Commissioners approval.

In recent days, utility providers, including Wake Electric Membership Corporation (WEMC), Ting, Brightspeed, and Charter, have begun relocating their respective infrastructure. Expected to continue through the first part of June 2025, these relocations are necessary to facilitate continued construction and ensure the project’s safe and efficient completion.

Following the utility relocations, Fred Smith Co., the contractor working on behalf of the Town, will resume road widening activities. Based on current projections, construction is expected to resume in mid-to-late June.

The Town of Wake Forest appreciates the community’s continued patience as we navigate these utility-related delays. The South Franklin Street Widening Project remains a key investment in Wake Forest’s transportation infrastructure, and we are committed to keeping the community informed as progress moves forward.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/SFranklinWideningProject or email CIP Manager Steve Meyer at smeyer@wakeforestnc.gov.