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City awarded nearly $1M to help reduce flooding and improve access on Locks Creek Road

By Staff Report, posted 1 month ago

The City of Fayetteville recently received a $999,135 grant through the Emergency Management Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund to improve roadway access and stormwater drainage for the Locks Creek neighborhood. 

The North Carolina Emergency Management grant will fund the Locks Creek Roadway and Culvert Flood Mitigation Project, designed to improve access, especially for emergency vehicles, during periods of flooding in the Locks Creek neighborhood.  

Implementation of the project will enhance safety and mitigate the impacts of flooding in the area. The project includes replacing the existing culvert and raising low points on Locks Creek Road, helping keep the road open for residents and emergency responders during storm events.  

“Our goal for this project is to keep the Locks Creek neighborhood safe and accessible for everyone who lives here,” said Deputy Public Services Director Byron Reeves in a press release. “Mitigating flooding at this intersection will help protect residents living near Locks Creek while also improving safety for the many commuters who travel through the area each day.” 

By enlarging the culvert, improving water flow and raising the roadway elevation, the project will reduce the risk of future flood damage and create a safer, more reliable route for the community.

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