Town Council approved as part of this fiscal year budget, a much needed and anticipated crosswalk improvement project. We have been working to make some slight adjustments to the Scope of Work, obtain updated costs, and receive approval on our encroachment agreement from NCDOT. We received confirmation today that the encroachment agreement has been approved and we are ready to start! 

It is scheduled to begin this Sunday night, August 30th, and last through Thursday night, September 3rd. This project includes installation of decorative crosswalk surface treatment at fourteen (14) locations along Main Street, several side streets, and Yonahlossee Road. The work will take place during nighttime hours, between the hours of 8:00pm and 6:00am. Traffic control will be in-place on Main Street and applicable side streets during these times. Motorists can expect lane restrictions with flagging operations and/or full road closures with detour signage. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the work area(s) if possible, during these times. If alternative travel routes are not feasible, motorists should expect minor delays within the work zone. Each work location will be open to the public and motorists by 6:00am each morning.

The contractor’s proposed schedule includes completing the crosswalks on Main Street near Morris Street, Morris Street, and Main Street near Laurel Lane on night 1. The second night will include completion of the three (3) crosswalks at the Sunset Street and Main Street intersection and Maple Street. Night 3 will consist of crosswalks on Main Street near Park Avenue, Park Avenue, and both crosswalks at the Main Street and Yonahlossee Road intersection. The proposed work will conclude on night 4 with the completion of crosswalks on Ginny Stevens Lane, Main Street near Chestnut Drive, and the Chestnut Drive crosswalk.

Installation of the crosswalk surface treatment material is temperature and weather sensitive. Nighttime temperatures that fall below 55 degrees, or overnight precipitation, will delay execution of the work. In the event that the project cannot be completed between Sunday, August 30th, and Thursday, September 4th, a revised schedule for completion will be provided as soon as it is available.

$400,000 Grant Acceptance

Today the Council accepted an additional award of $400,000 in Federal grant funds to assist with the construction of a portion of the Middle Fork Greenway Trail. This portion stretches from the Middle Fork Greenway Trailhead at Shoppes on the Parkway to the Foley Center. The Town is working closely with Blue Ridge Conservancy on this project.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Meeting on Law Enforcement on August 19th. The patrol vehicle demonstration and presentation by Chief Kirk provided valuable insight into the current state of law enforcement in Blowing Rock, including an informative overview of local crime and traffic statistics.

We appreciate the community’s continued interest and engagement in important issues affecting Blowing Rock.

We hope you’ll join us for the next community meeting, hosted by the Blowing Rock Civic Association:

Community Fire Safety, Awareness, & Recovery Meeting

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd

🕔 5:00 PM

📍 American Legion Building

We look forward to seeing you there and continuing the conversation about keeping our community informed, prepared, and safe.

Coffee with a Cop: September 1st

Join us on September 1st at Bald Guy Brewing for our next Coffee with a Cop! Everyone is invited to stop by, share a cup of coffee, and connect with members of the Blowing Rock Police Department.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about our Police Department, share your thoughts and concerns, or simply get to know the officers who serve our community.

Strong communities are built through communication, trust, and meaningful connections. We are grateful for the continued support of our residents and visitors and for the opportunity to work together to make Blowing Rock an even stronger and safer community.

Fall Hanging Baskets

Be sure to check out our new fall hanging baskets around Town starting next week!