GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Motorists traveling along Harris Street should prepare for lane closures beginning Monday as the City of Goldsboro continues its ongoing Pavement Preservation Program.
Barnhill Contracting Company will begin much-needed resurfacing work on Harris Street, with crews milling and paving one lane at a time.
Traffic control measures will be in place throughout the project. Flaggers will stop traffic as needed, while a pilot car will guide motorists safely through the construction zone.
Once paving is completed, another crew will restripe the newly paved section of Harris Street, including restoration of the turn lane.
The work is part of a $1,075,461 paving project approved by the City of Goldsboro in May. Barnhill Contracting Company was hired to complete resurfacing and repairs on several high-priority street segments throughout the city. Audubon Avenue and Weaver Drive are among the other streets that have received work through the project, which is being funded with Powell Bill funds.
The resurfacing program follows a citywide pavement condition survey conducted in 2024 by civil engineering firm WithersRavenel. The survey assessed Goldsboro’s approximately 163-mile street system and provided objective information to help city officials prioritize funding for street repairs.
Using the survey results, the city’s engineering department developed a Pavement Preservation Plan focused on regular inspections and preventive maintenance designed to extend the life of city streets while reducing long-term repair costs.
Goldsboro officials estimate the city currently has approximately $50 million in street repaving needs. The city plans to address nearly $25 million of those needs over the next five years.
City Council allocated $1.2 million for the fiscal year 2025-26 paving project, which is currently underway, and another $2 million has been set aside for the current fiscal year.
The next list of Goldsboro streets scheduled for repaving and repair is expected to be presented to the City Council on Monday night.
Residents can learn more about Goldsboro’s Pavement Preservation Program and view information about street conditions and projects through the city’s online pavement portal.
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