Public Works Department

American Tobacco Trail Project - Phase E from N.C. 54 South to the Chatham County Line
Trail and Pedestrian Bridge over I-40

American Tobacco Trail Bridge Rendering

This project includes the completion of four miles of the American Tobacco Trail from NC 54 to the Chatham County line and will include a bridge across I-40 west of the I-40/Fayetteville Road interchange. The trail will be paved and will include several pedestrian signals at roadway crossings along the route.

Click below to see the trail corridor maps, typical section maps, and a view of the existing trail. Zoom in on the trail corridor maps to view typical sections at locations along the route.

Preliminary Drawings

Trail Corridor Maps:

Typical sections of the proposed trail

Picture of existing trail

The tentative schedule for the American Tobacco Trail Project is listed below:

  • Advertise for bid: September 2010
  • Award Contract: December 2010
  • Complete Construction: End of 2011

For more information on this project, contact Jeff Lecky, PE, Engineering Design Supervisor, City of Durham Public Works Department, (919) 560-4326, ext. 30273.