Description
no sidewalk or way to avoid traffic and abide by NC Law.
NCGS 20- 174 (d) Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the extreme left of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. Such pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to approaching traffic.
the metal guard rail is over the curb, leaving no ‘shoulder’ and does not allow for pedestrians to walk facing traffic and get off road to safely walk along Laurel Hills Rd heading west. seen several near misses including myself when traffic is heading east.
there needs to be a sidewalk
also asked...
Q. Is there damage to the curb or damage on a concrete island?
A. No
A. No
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Ben Griffin (Verified Official)
Good Afternoon,
We have reviewed this location and offer the following comments:
Per the NC General Statute, if a pedestrian is walking along a roadway, and a sidewalk is not available, the pedestrian should cross to the opposite side and walk facing oncoming traffic. The pedestrian should yield right of way to oncoming traffic.
In application of this statute, if you are walking from the Laurel Ridge Dr. side of the dam, no sidewalk is available. Per NC general statute you should cross and walk facing oncoming traffic. Sidewalk is available on this side and should be used to traverse across the dam.
If you are approaching from the Rhododendron Dr. side no sidewalk is available. Per NC General Statute you would walk on the left most shoulder facing traffic until the point where sidewalk is available. At this point you would cross, use the sidewalk, and cross back after traversing the dam.
Laurel Hills Dr. is currently an unimproved street and any additional curb and gutter or sidewalk needed on this street would need to be requested through the petition process.
More information on this process can be found at the following webpage:
https://raleighnc.gov/home/content/PWksDesignConst/Articles/SidewalkPetitions.html
To contact the City design engineers who administered the Laurel Hills Rd Dam Rehabilitation Project, you can find more information at the following webpage:
https://raleighnc.gov/projects/content/PWksStormwater/Articles/LaurelHillsDamRehabilitation.html
This is not currently a maintenance issue and will be closed. Should any maintenance issues arise on this street, please contact the Transportation Field Services Division at 919-996-6446.
Should you wish to discuss this issue further please contact Ben Griffin, Assistant Division Manager - Street Maintenance at 919-996-6903.
Closed Ben Griffin (Verified Official)
See previous comments.
This is not currently a maintenance issue and will be closed. Should any maintenance issues arise on this street, please contact the Transportation Field Services Division at 919-996-6446.
Should you wish to discuss this issue further please contact Ben Griffin, Assistant Division Manager - Street Maintenance at 919-996-6903.