Jan 5, 2015 | South West Raleigh, Traffic, Transportation
By Jason Hibbets On January 1, 2015 phase two of the NCDOT Fortify Raleigh project began, impacting the section of I-40 between the I-40/440 split to the east and the US 1 and Highway 64 intersection to the west with reduced lanes in each direction. The lane closures...
Mar 6, 2014 | Government, Traffic, Transportation
By Jason Hibbets The City of Raleigh announced last month that it has authorized an agreement with NCDOT for the final widening phase of Tryon Road from Lake Wheeler Road to South Saunders Street. This is the stretch of Tryon Road near the RGA golf course and the...
Feb 4, 2014 | Economic Development
By Jason Hibbets An article on WakeUp Wake County, an organization concerned about growth and the future of Wake County, states that “North Carolina will soon be the 9th largest state in the US. … The Triangle is experiencing much of this growth, and with...
Oct 29, 2013 | Events, South West Raleigh
While not on my original fall bucket list, I had to add the North Carolina State Fair to the must-do things in Southwest Raleigh. With almost 1 million visitors this year, the fair is a familiar time of year for my family. Attractions, exhibits, food, rides, games,...