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Council briefed on NCDOT pedestrian-safety lane reduction for S. 16th Street

Wilmington City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

City staff described a proposed NCDOT pedestrian-safety project to reduce travel lanes on South 16th Street for one block to shorten crossing distances; staff said requests came from residents and businesses and the city was asked to concur with the DOT-led project.

City staff told the council that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking the city's concurrence on a pedestrian-safety project to reduce lanes on South 16th Street from Castle through Queen Street.

A council member asked how the proposal originated and how the city plans to build public support. "We've gotten a lot of requests from residents in the area and the…

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