The highway formerly known as Business 40 reopened this weekend, six months ahead of schedule.
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Charlotte native Walter Hood was recently named a MacArthur Fellow — an award known as the “genius” grant — for his work revitalizing neglected urban spaces.
Highly-anticipated. Much-needed. Long-dreaded.
Whatever you think of the extended shutdown and renovation of Business 40 in Winston-Salem, it’s finally here.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced a date for the planned shutdown of Business 40 in Winston
The planned two-year shutdown of Business 40 in Winston-Salem could be shortened to 14 or 15 months.
Traffic congestion and delays are expected to increase in Winston-Salem this year as improvements to Business 40 get underwa
Travel along Business 40 in Winston-Salem may be more congested as the first phase of a major road improvement project has officially begun.
Following nearly a decade of planning, the countdown finally begins toward the full, 20-month closure of Business 40 in Winston-Salem. Transportation officials are urging residents to be prepared.
Planning for the Business 40 improvements project began more than a decade ago to modernize the aging roadway and beautify it with pedestrian bridges and scenic walkways. Next year, restoration work will begin on what was the very first segment of expressway to be built nearly sixty years ago. For many African-American residents, it’s also the most controversial.
The final phase for the Business 40 improvements project begins next year in the downtown Winston-Salem area: replacing old ramps and bridges, expanding shoulders and laying new pavement.
Beginning in the Fall of 2018, a mile-long portion of Business 40 in downtown Winston-Salem will be closed to traffic for two years.
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