Public Works Department

American Tobacco Trail Project - Phase E
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:

  • September 2008 - Design Notice to Proceed
  • July 2009 – Final Design Submittal
  • December 2009 – Advertise for Construction
  • December 2010 – Complete Construction

For more information on this project, contact Lee Murphy, PE, Contract Engineer, City of Durham Public Works Department, (919) 560-4326 ext 230.