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Carrboro Town News

Posted on: January 9, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Traffic Alert: Maple Avenue Extension to reopen to traffic on Friday

Traffic Alert Insta

CARRBORO, NC -- Maple Avenue Extension will reopen to traffic on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Maple Avenue Extension will now be a one-way road southbound from Roberson Street to East Braxton Foushee Street.

It has been closed during the construction of the Drakeford Library Complex.

Drivers are encouraged to pay attention to new road signs and be cautious as they adjust to the changes.

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