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Hello, neighbors! Read about our next steps for property at 1714 Legion Road, find out how you can help birds migrate safely, and mark your calendars for an open house to review our Safe Routes to School and Vision Zero draft action plans. |
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It's Transit Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating all the dedicated individuals who keep our community moving. From bus operators to mechanics, our Transit team members work tirelessly to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for everyone. Join us in sharing a heartfelt thank you to make this week special for those who serve us every day. |
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Next Steps for 1714 Legion Road
Plans to build affordable housing, a wetland, and a park on the Town's property at 1714 Legion Road are moving forward in the coming months - starting with removing the pond and hazardous dam. Learn more about the project at our Engage Chapel Hill page dedicated to it.
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Lights Out for Bird Migration
Spring migration starts mid-March and lasts through the end of May. Here are some easy ways you can help the birds make safe passage:
- Minimize outdoor lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Turn off lights in your home and office when not in use
- Close blinds and drapes at night
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Drop In for a Divergent Needs Resource Fair
Join us March 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Nate Davis, Sr. Gymnasium for a Divergent Needs Fair and Fun Day. Our Adapted Recreation and Inclusion Division will help connect families and caregivers of children and adults with special needs to the Family Support Network of NC.
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Enter to Win
Themed Bundles
Starting March 24, you can enter the Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library’s raffle to win five items. The items will be on display in the library's lobby, or you can view details and buy tickets at the Friends Online Book Store from March 24 to April 13. You can also buy raffle tickets at the upcoming Big Book Sale from April 11 to April 13.
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Find Your Place in Space
Join us at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Friday, April 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. as we take part in the Statewide Star Party. In partnership with Morehead Planetarium, we bring the wonders of the universe to you with activities for all ages, such as telescope exploration, hands-on crafts and demos, and a story walk.
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Learn the Basics of a Local Government Budget
Join us for an interactive budget workshop on April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Learn about our budget process from our Business Management staff and play a budget-balancing game. This is part of our Peoples Academy Deep-Dive series.
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Orange County Shred-a-Thon
Orange County residents, small businesses, and local government employees can stop by Eubanks Park and Ride Lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 12 to shred confidential documents for free. Some limitations apply.
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Review Draft Plans for Safe Routes and Vision Zero
Talk to our Safe Routes to School (SRTS) staff on March 25 about the draft SRTS Action Plan, which identifies programs, policies, and infrastructure recommendations that promote safe walking, biking, and rolling to school. You can also check out the draft Vision Zero action plan and give your feedback on what we might do with the parking lot at Columbia and Rosemary streets.
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Help Make Our Website Better
Thanks to everyone who filled out the survey last month to tell us how you use our website. We got lots of good information, which has helped inform the next part of our work: analyzing how you navigate through the new website. Please participate in a 5-minute activity that will help us organize the content on our new website.
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Council will meet for a work session at the Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room A, on March 26 at 6 p.m.
Agendas are posted six days prior to the meeting. The March 26 agenda will be published later this afternoon.
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Open Artist Calls
We have many opportunities for artists to share (and get paid for) their work. Here are the current open applications:
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Community Design Commission
Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. |
Chapel Hill Transit Partners Meeting
Thursday, March 27 at 10 a.m. |
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New for Week of March 23
Raleigh Road at 15/501 S and 54 W Interchange overnight on-ramp closure
Follow the detour from Raleigh Road to South Road, Pittsboro Street, and Columbia Street.
Ongoing
1200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. waterline work
March 3 - 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phase 1 will close one of four lanes; Phase 2 will close two of the four lanes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. between North St. and Longview St. fiber work lane and sidewalk closures
March 17 - 31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pedestrians should follow the posted detour
207-209 Meadowmont Lane sidewalk and bike lane closure
March 13, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Drivers should remain alert to bicyclists who merge into the main travel lane.
S. Columbia St. Carrington Hall work
Present to December 2026
A pedestrian detour is in place along S. Columbia St. near Medical Dr. as crews work on Carrington Hall.
Upcoming
Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. culvert repair Dates to be determined. For more information, email Jcmanuel-nelson@ncdot.gov
All road work depends on the weather. Schedules may change accordingly. Google Maps and Waze show the most up-to-date traffic conditions
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