Big changes planned for Raleigh's Lake Wheeler Road

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Big changes are coming to Raleigh's Lake Wheeler Road.

There are plans on the table to convert the current two-lane road into what's being called a "complete street."
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New renderings show what the city is considering, including a peanut-shaped roundabout.

The city said the revamped street will accommodate all modes of transportation, allowing bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users, cars and emergency vehicles to navigate the street safely.
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The proposed changes target Lake Wheeler Road from South Saunders Street to Maywood Avenue.

It would also include sidewalks and raised medians.
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