Street improvements also help our economy
More than half of all the funds from the 5-year improvement plan will be spent on improving Wilmington's streets. These projects will not only improve our roadways, but will also help strengthen our economy by employing people. Of all the streets projects planned, the city estimates that 75% will employ outside contractors. The city's streets division will be hiring people to fill positions that had been vacant in order to provide ongoing maintenance and assist with completing the remaining 25%.

Street study
The city just completed a study on the condition of all public roads within city limits and a priority list has been developed based on various factors, such as traffic count and pavement condition. This list will be changing and updating as projects are completed.

• View a detailed presentation on street rehabilitation projects included in the plan.
  
  
• Check out a map showing streets that were included in the study and their condition. NOTE: This is a large file and may take a few moments to download. If you have trouble reading the map, use the zoom feature to zoom in on a particular area.

Because some blocks or sections of one road may be in better condition than others, roads were divided into sections. Want to know how your section of road rates in comparison with other Wilmington streets?  Click here to find out.

Not every street will receive improvements, but in many cases a particular section could receive improvements. Dividing the road into sections allows the city to concentrate on areas most in need of repair. Check to see if the section of road you live on is on the priority list. 

Street improvements will be coordinated with upcoming stormwater and utility projects to minimize the impact to those using the roadways. 

Click here to learn more about what other improvements the city is planning over the next 5 years!

Questions? 
Call the city's Streets Division at 910.341.7879.

Traffic on Surry Street is down to one lane between Queen and Castle streets while crews work to resurface the roadway.

 See how the city has taken photos of city streets to better prioritize which streets to work on first

 Types of street maintenance

 Watch the entire presentation on the plan at the Aug. 7, 2012 City Council Meeting.