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Cramerton board targets railroad underpass, lighting and road paving in infrastructure push
Summary
Commissioners discussed façade and lighting improvements for the Eighth Avenue railroad underpass, more street illumination downtown and on Cramer Mountain Road, parking-lot inclusion in paving schedules, and asked Representative Donnie Loftis to follow up on transportation and possible grants.
CRAMERTON, N.C. — Infrastructure needs topped the discussion during the Town of Cramerton’s Feb. 2 goals session, with commissioners identifying the Eighth Avenue railroad underpass, increased street illumination and prioritized paving among near-term projects.
Commissioner Richard Atkinson called the underpass an “iconic eyesore” and recommended contacting the railroad about façade improvements and illumination; any modification will require railroad approval. Commissioner Kathy Ramsey described weekday traffic issues at the underpass intersection and asked whether a right-turn lane, signalization or truck diversion might help; the board noted NCDOT would need to approve truck diversion plans.
Commissioner Scott Kincaid urged more lighting on North Main Street and Cramer Mountain Road and suggested adding parking lots to the town’s paving schedule. Representative Donnie Loftis, present at the meeting, said he would follow up on transportation matters and potential grant opportunities. The widening of Wilkinson Boulevard by NCDOT was noted as scheduled for 2023; board members discussed potential impacts on parking and downtown vacancies.
Why it matters: The underpass, streetscape lighting and paving choices affect traffic safety, downtown vitality and the town’s visual identity. Commissioners asked staff to scope potential improvements and identify funding sources ahead of the 2022 budget process.
Next steps: Staff will research railroad permissions, prepare paving priority lists that include parking areas and report back with cost estimates and grant opportunities.
