Happening Now

Following the completion of a feasibility study, a project to extend the Reed Creek Greenway northward is now in the design phase. The design phase is anticipated to take approximately one year to complete. Following the finalization of design plans, construction is estimated to begin in early 2027.

Next Milestone: Construction Phase

The recommended route for the northern corridor begins at the existing Reed Creek Greenway at the on the south side of the Broadway St / WT Weaver Blvd signalized intersection and terminates at the I-26 Exit 25 off-ramp. It is assumed that the portion of the greenway between Riverside Dr and the I-26 Exit 25 off-ramp will be constructed later as part of a larger North Carolina Department of Transportation project for I-26 and is not included in the current North Reed Creek Greenway Extension.

Background

The Reed Creek Greenway corridor stretches 2.75 miles from its northern terminus at Riverside Drive to its southern terminus at the end of the pedestrian bridge over I-240 at Clingman Ave. The existing 0.86 mile section of greenway runs along Reed Creek between W.T. Weaver Boulevard and Elizabeth Street. There are two gaps in the corridor to the north and south of the existing greenway. The completion of the Reed Creek Greenway Corridor is an important part of the larger greenway network. It will strengthen transportation connectivity from downtown to North Asheville, UNCA, and the River Arts District. It will also improve safe routes to schools and connections for parents, students, and employees to and from schools and nearby daycare facilities.

An existing portion of the Reed Creek Greenway spans about 0.86 miles from the intersection of Broadway Street and WT Weaver Boulevard to Elizabeth Street. Following the completion of the Reed Creek Greenway Extension Feasibility Study, voters approved the 2024 General Obligation Bond, which allocated funding to design and construction on a northern extension of the Reed Creek Greenway.  

A Southward extension of the Reed Creek Greenway will be programmed for design and construction at a future date as funding allows. 

Community engagement on the greenway extension routes was incorporated into the Reed Creek Greenway Extension Feasibility Study.