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Hello, neighbors! Winter weather is on the way, so we're sharing winter weather reminders, facility updates, and service updates. Read on to meet our new town attorney, find out what social media platform we've recently joined, and help us shape the future of Chapel Hill Transit. |
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Winter Weather Updates
We're continuing to monitor the upcoming winter storm. We will share updates through email alerts, social media, and our emergency page.
Facility and Service Updates
These are confirmed as of 5:00 pm Thursday. We'll continue to share service and facility updates throughout the storm.
Parks and Recreation
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Saturday, Jan. 24: Facilities are scheduled to be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Sunday, Jan. 25: Facilities will be closed.
Chapel Hill Public Library
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Saturday, Jan. 24: The library is scheduled to be open normal hours.
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Sunday, Jan. 25: The library will be closed, and all scheduled public programs will be cancelled.
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Council Names Nick Yates as Town Attorney
At their regular meeting on January 21, 2026, the Chapel Hill Town Council appointed Nicholas Yates (Nick) as Chapel Hill’s next town attorney. Yates will start in his new role on January 22.
“I’m excited to get to know the Town team and the Chapel Hill community.” said Yates. “The Town Attorney’s office supports the work of the Council and all Town departments, so the organizational mission of learning, serving, and working together really resonates with me.”
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We're Officially on Bluesky
We've joined Bluesky, a social media platform where we'll be sharing updates and other content in addition to Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. Unlike other social media platforms, Bluesky doesn't require you to create an account to view content, making it a lower barrier place to get content from your local government.
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Fordham Sidepath Bridge is Open
Thanks for your patience, Chapel Hill. The Fordham sidepath bridge is now open after a three-week repair!
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Coffee with a Cop on February 3
You're invited to join the Chapel Hill Police Department for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, February 3, at Panera Bread from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Our Guardians of the Hill will be there for coffee and a chat!
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Join the Peoples Academy/Escuela Cívica
Learn how your local government works on March 3:
- How we make decisions
- What services we provide
- How you can participate
Aprenda cómo funciona su gobierno local el 3 de marzo:
- Qué servicios ofrecemos
- Cómo tomamos las decisiones
- Cómo puede participar
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Shape the Future of Chapel Hill Transit: Blueprint 2035
Blueprint 2035 will help guide Chapel Hill Transit’s service and investment decisions for the next decade. Our goal is having a transit network that's reliable, accessible, and responsive for everyone in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Your feedback will guide the changes! Here's how you can get involved:
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Council met for a regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21. They proclaimed January 2026 as National Mentoring Month in Chapel Hill and encouraged caring adults to serve as mentors and champions for young people and adults throughout our community.
Council unanimously passed the LUMO omnibus text amendment, which includes streamlining the conditional zoning process, removing Concept Plan reviews, and increasing the allowed size of duplexes and ADUs.
Read the agenda.
Their regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, is canceled. They will meet again on February 11 for a work session.
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Artist Call: Storm Drain Murals
Spruce up a storm drain and educate the community about our waterways. We're inviting local artists to add to our collection of storm drain murals around Chapel Hill. Murals should celebrate the environment and inspire action. Open to artists ages 18+ within 40 miles of Chapel Hill. Finalists get $100, and selected artist will receive $1,400.
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These meetings might change depending on the weather. Check the calendar for the latest. |
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Holy Trinity Public Information Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m., virtual |
Community Design Commission
Tuesday Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m., virtual |
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Ongoing
OWASA's W. Rosemary St. project is underway.
OWASA is replacing an aging water main along W. Rosemary St. This project will take about 18 months, and it’ll require significant road closures and detours.
- Bike lanes are currently closed; drivers should use caution as bicyclists merge into the travel lane.
- In a few weeks, W. Rosemary St. will be be closed to thru traffic with detours.
Long-term lane closure: S. Columbia St. UNC steam tunnel replacement
Dec. 2025 to Dec. 2027
One lane will be closed between South Rd./McCauley St. and Cameron Ave.
Both sides of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and S. Columbia St. from Market St. to Dixie Ln. lane and sidewalk closures
Dec. 4 - Jan. 31, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parts of both sides of the corridor might have lane and sidewalk closures as part of soil boring for the NSBRT project.
Manning Dr. at Hospital Dr. and East Dr. sidewalk closure
Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
UNC Hospital contractor will waterproof the pedestrian bridge.
Sidewalk on S. Elliott Rd. at Fordham Blvd.
Due to the current condition of the railing in this area, this sidewalk is closed.
207-209 Meadowmont Ln. sidewalk and bike lane closure
Present to March 2026 Drivers should remain alert to bicyclists merging into the main travel lane.
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.
TBD
Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. NCDOT 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 conditions.
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