If you driven on Josephine Boyd Street lately on the northbound lane at Walker Avenue, you may have noticed some construction. For pedestrian safety, the street is being reduced by one lane. It is common to widen roads, but a bit unique to narrow one. The project is federally funded through the Greensboro Urban Area MPO. The project has been planned for at least seven years and is expected to be completed this summer; hopefully by the time UNCG students return to campus. The above view shows work in progress. As you can see, the crew is working hard. (See more information about the project here). Hopefully, the mature trees on this block will not need to be removed. The trees between Spring Garden Street and Walker Avenue, on the northbound side of Josephine Boyd were removed last week.

‘Tis the season for roadwork. As of January 2nd, 2019, the street, formerly Aycock, has been renamed Josephine Boyd Street and it changes names along the way. If you have time for a “Sunday” drive, start on Lovett Street (which becomes Josephine Boyd, and then Westover Terrace, and then Battleground). It becomes Highway 220 and  you can follow it to the Virginia line. You will see so many changes along the way.  

As for the above intersection, it does seem like the changes are being made for very sound reasons. Happy Saturday!