Downtown Raleigh will shine bright soon

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Downtown Raleigh is getting a glow-up!

88 trees lined on Fayetteville Street will be fitted with lights along their trunks and major limbs as part of a new project to enhance downtown's appeal.

Known as North Carolina's Main Street Lights, the project is sponsored by Duke Energy.

Starting June 2, the trees will be gradually fitted with lights between W. Morgan St. at the State Capitol and Lenoir St. at Memorial Auditorium as the installation progresses.

City leaders hope the initiative will attract more visitors downtown, providing an economic boost to local businesses.