City Receives $640K Grant to Plan Future of Highway 16/Wedington Drive

Fayetteville has received a $640,000 federal BUILD grant to study the Highway 16/Wedington Drive corridor, one of the city's busiest transportation routes. The funding will support traffic and safety analysis, environmental review, conceptual engineering, and public engagement efforts. City leaders say the study will help identify long-term improvements to support continued growth and mobility.

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7/14/2026