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Sidewalk & Carolina Thread Trail Expansion

In Progress

Overall Progress

15% Complete

Latest Update (July 7, 2026)

The Town has secured a SCIF grant to fund Phase 2 of the Spencer Mountain Road sidewalk project, covering the west side from Cox Road to Burmill. Bidding is expected in Summer 2026, with construction targeted to begin September 2026 and complete by June 2027.

Milestone Timeline

  1. State Grant Secured February 1, 2026

    Over $722,000 in state grant funding secured for Phase 1 sidewalk rehabilitation on Spencer Mountain Road.

  2. Phase 1 Design & Engineering

    Engineering and design work for Spencer Mountain Road sidewalk rehabilitation.

  3. Phase 1 Construction — Spencer Mountain Road

    Sidewalk rehabilitation along Spencer Mountain Road leading to the Ranlo Lodge.

  4. Additional Grant Applications

    SCIF grant secured to fund Phase 2 sidewalk construction (Cox Rd to Burmill, west side).

  5. Phase 2 Bid — Cox Rd to Burmill (West Side)

    SCIF-funded Phase 2 sidewalk segment; bidding expected Summer 2026.

  6. Phase 2 Construction Begins — Cox Rd to Burmill September 1, 2026

    Construction on the west-side sidewalk segment from Cox Road to Burmill targeted to start.

  7. Thread Trail Connection Complete

    Final connection linking Ranlo to the regional Carolina Thread Trail network.