NCDOT Repaints Lanes at Raven Ridge Intersection
A Raleigh intersection now gives each westbound direction its own dedicated lane after a state repainting project.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation repainted lanes on Raven Ridge Road westbound at Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh, where the approach was previously divided into two lanes. NCDOT also revamped the crosswalks at all approaches to the intersection.
Why it matters
Increasing backups from drivers trying to turn right contributed to the lane changes. The work addresses congestion at a busy Raleigh intersection that has grown steadily in traffic.
The intersection makeover cost about $200,000 and was funded by the state's spot mobility program. NCDOT data shows 6,100 cars use the westbound approach daily, a figure that has risen 15% over the past decade, but the stub does not report post-project traffic results.
The players
North Carolina Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for maintaining North Carolina's highways and roads, which funded and carried out the lane and crosswalk work through its spot mobility program.
City of Raleigh
The municipal government of North Carolina's capital city, which is responsible for installing the signal heads and pedestrian push button equipment at the intersection.
The details
NCDOT repainted the lines to give each direction a dedicated lane and revamped the crosswalks at every approach to make them more visible to drivers. The City of Raleigh will also install signal heads and remove covers from pedestrian push buttons at the intersection in the next few weeks.
Timeline
The intersection was previously divided into two westbound lanes, before the repainting.
NCDOT has since repainted the lanes and revamped the crosswalks, with no specific date given.
The City of Raleigh expects to finish signal head installation and push button work within the next few weeks.
Home Renovation Context
Neighborhood intersection upgrades like this one are funded through the state's spot mobility program, which targets localized traffic problems. The Raleigh project is a small-scale example of that approach applied to a busy corridor serving northern Wake County.
Drivers on Raven Ridge Road westbound now have a dedicated lane for each direction at Falls of Neuse Road. Pedestrians will get clearer crosswalks and, once the city finishes its work, updated signal equipment at the intersection.
The takeaway
Clearer lane markings and crosswalks can ease confusion at busy intersections, and drivers and pedestrians should watch for the city's upcoming signal changes. Residents who use this corridor should expect the work to be completed over the next few weeks.
What happens next
The City of Raleigh expects to finish installing signal heads and removing covers from pedestrian push buttons at the intersection in the next few weeks.
Further reading
For related coverage of neighborhood fixes like this one, see Home Renovation in Raleigh.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS17.
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