Town of Franklin Press Releases

April 15, 2024

Lakeside Drive Lane Closure to begin Wednesday, April 17

Work Zone and Detour map (Work zone in Red; Detour in Blue)

The Town of Franklin has been made aware that the next section of waterline to be replaced by contractor, Buckeye Bridge, LLC, will be on Lakeside Drive in the lane adjacent to Hardee’s. Work will begin on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 after the normal school drop off hours. This is a project that will last for several days and will impact traffic patterns for East Franklin Elementary School. There will still be access to the school utilizing Dan Street and Watauga Street in the morning and afternoons.

There may be additional lane reductions and periodic closures on Lakeside Drive as this phase of the project moves forward. All will be marked with appropriate signage and flaggers utilized when necessary. Detour signs and barricades and other traffic control implements will be in place.

Should you have any questions, please contact Bill Deal, Public Works Director, at 828-524-2516 x 402.

 

March 29, 2024

Franklin Seeks Volunteer Board Applicants – ABC Board

The Town of Franklin Town Council is accepting applications to fill the following vacancy on a community board.   Applications should be submitted no later than May 1, 2024 for consideration.  Applications are kept on file for one year.  Unless indicated, applicants must be a resident of Franklin to qualify.    

•  ABC Board – one vacancy

The term for this board is three years. 

Applications are available online at www.franklinnc.com/boards-authorities-franklin-nc.html or can be obtained at Town Hall, 95 East Main Street, Franklin.   

For more information, contact Town Manager Amie Owens at 828-524-2516 x 305 or via email at aowens@franklinnc.com.

 

March 28, 2024

Phillips Street Sidewalk Construction beginning April 1

The Town of Franklin has contracted with Bryson Enterprises, Ltd to construct sidewalk on Phillips Street from Panther Drive to East Palmer Street beginning on Monday, April 1. There will be lane reductions as construction progresses. Signage will be in place related to the closure. 

“The Town is committed to improving walkability and accessibility. Adding the sidewalk from Franklin High School to downtown will provide a new, safer travel path. We pleased to be able to move this project forward as it was identified as a need in the BikeWalk Franklin Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan,” said Town Manager Amie Owens.   

Please note that this project is contingent upon weather conditions.  If there is rain, the project dates may have to be adjusted.    

Should you have any questions, please contact Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor, at the Public Works Department at 828-524-2516 x 405.