S-Line project and West Holding Avenue realignment
Wake Forest
Summary
The board committed local matching money for a federal BUILD grant to finish the downtown mobility hub — the future Amtrak station — including a pedestrian bridge reconnecting downtown across the rail line. The federal request is up to $25 million; the town's match is $6.25 million.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The town's local match commitment is $6.25 million toward a total mobility hub package estimated at about $36 million.
Commuters, downtown businesses, and future rail riders gain a passenger rail station and better walkable connections across the tracks.
Potentially the property owner if NCDOT later acquires part of the 810 parcel.
Mentions & discussions (3)
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Planning Board - Feb 10, 2026
The S-Line rail project could eventually require NCDOT to acquire the 810 S. Main parcel for the West Holding Avenue realignment. NCDOT didn't object to the rezoning and has no immediate acquisition plans, but any redevelopment of the corner could be affected.
Board of Commissioners (Work) - Feb 3, 2026
The board committed local matching money for a federal BUILD grant to finish the downtown mobility hub — the future Amtrak station — including a pedestrian bridge reconnecting downtown across the rail line. The federal request is up to $25 million; the town's match is $6.25 million.
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