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City of Fayetteville completes stormwater project; Ray Avenue and Maiden Lane reopen

By Staff Report, posted 2 months ago
A now completed and reopen Ray Avenue as of March 19, 2025. 
Photo provided by: The City of Fayetteville 

Ray Avenue and Maiden Lane are now open after completion of a six-month stormwater project. This project will help prevent localized flooding and manage stormwater more effectively along these roads.  

Ray Avenue and Maiden Lane opened on Wednesday, March 19 when contractors completed the installation of 300 feet of new 42-inch stormwater pipe and 450 feet of 12-inch water supply pipe along Ray Avenue, between Maiden Lane and Cross Creek. 400 feet of a 24-inch stormwater pipe was also installed along Maiden Lane from Ray Avenue to Burgess Street.  

“This project is part of our ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and protecting our community from stormwater impacts," said Deputy Public Services Director Byron Reeves in a press release. "With multiple stormwater projects underway, we’re working to enhance storm drainage and reduce flooding.”  

Construction for this project began on Sept. 30, 2024. 

Maiden Lane has also completed construction and was reopened on March 19. 
Photo provided by: The City of Fayetteville 

In 2019, the city embarked on a Watershed Master Plan program to better understand magnitude and severity of flooding across the city and proactively develop flood mitigation projects. The plan provided a pool of prioritized projects for both short- and long-term implementation.  

Stormwater projects are prioritized by the Watershed Master Plan program. City leadership have invested in following this plan and investing in multiple transformative infrastructure projects that will continue to improve the quality of life for all residents.  

Residents can learn more about the Stormwater Master Plan and projects at FayettevilleNC.gov/Stormwater. 

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