News Flash

CARRBORO, NC -- Construction continues to progress on The 203 S. Greensboro Street Project in Carrboro.

Work performed in last 60 days:

Exterior brick is complete on the west side and has begun on the east side.  Roofing work is nearly complete.  Exterior glass has been installed with the exception of a few sections which will remain open to allow access of materials into the building.  The interior walls have been framed and insulated on the west side and installation and finishing of drywall is in process.  The interior stairs have been installed and interior parking deck walls are being built.  Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler work has all begun.  

Work upcoming in next 30 days:
Exterior brick work will continue along sections of the parking deck.  Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler installation will continue throughout. Interior walls, insulation and drywall will continue on east side.  Wear surface slabs will be poured in the parking deck.  Roofing will be finished. 

We are currently expecting construction to wrap up late summer. An opening date has not yet been determined. This will be set in coordination between the Town of Carrboro and Orange County, following the completion of construction, and the move-in of furniture and library supplies. 

Traffic impacts during the Braxton Foushee Street Dedication 
A street dedication ceremony for the renaming of Carr Street to Braxton Foushee Street is scheduled at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 27. The ceremony will take place outside the Arete Studio at 203 E. Carr Street. The event is anticipated to cause some intermittent traffic delays along Carr Street from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Learn more at https://www.carrboronc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2650 ;

Background 
The $42 million development will be the future home of the Orange County Southern Branch Library. The facility will also provide a permanent home for the Orange County Skills Development Center; Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department; WCOM Radio; and performance/multipurpose uses. The 203 Project will provide opportunities for education, art and community connection.

More information:

• The Town of Carrboro posts regular updates to the community on the Town website and through social media. Sign up to receive Carrboro Town News updates at www.carrboronc.gov/signup ;
• If you would like to be included on a neighborhood email distribution list, which includes residents living in the adjacent neighborhood and the local business community, please notify the203project@carrboronc.gov
• More information is available at https://www.carrboronc.gov/1151/The-203-Project