Raleigh's New Construction Tracker Map

0:00Welcome to Durham News Today, two minutes of news that matter to Durham. Raleigh has rolled out a handy new online map to track construction projects around town. It covers public work right in your neighborhood, from street digs to lane changes. No more guessing or posting on apps like Nextdoor when you spot crews at work. The city launched this tool amid rapid growth in the triangle area, one of the fastest expanding regions in the country. Officials say it answers the top questions from newcomers and long time residents alike about what's disrupting traffic or sidewalks. Residents often wonder about unexpected road work and who is behind it. This map gives quick clarity, helping folks plan their drives or walks without the hassle. It's a simple fix for everyday frustrations in a booming metro. The map sorts projects by color and type. Blue marks state efforts like closures or added lanes. Orange highlights city jobs, such as paving or waterline installs. Other shades cover private utility work in public spaces like fiber optic lines.

1:02You can check it out anytime at the linkbit.ly slash Raleigh Construction Tracker. Data refreshes daily for some projects and less often for others keeping things current as work progresses. This episode is supported by our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.