On Wednesday, December 17, Mayor Manheimer performed the official ribbon cutting, opening the new pedestrian bridge over Haw Creek that now connects the large parking lot to the businesses on the other side. This bridge will enable pedestrians to cross without stepping into traffic on Beverly Road, eliminating a longtime safety concern. 

The Mayor was joined by Creekside Taphouse owners Anthony Dorage and Kim Murray, Civil Engineer Chris Day, and General Contractor Thomas Wolfe (all four instrumental to the success of this project as well as being Haw Creek residents), along with HCCA board members.

In 2022, HCCA secured a $5,000 grant from the City’s Neighborhood Matching Grant program for this project, however, the bulk of the funding has been provided by Creekside Taphouse.

Technical difficulties involving FEMA flood elevations delayed building the bridge over Haw Creek, which utilized the existing AT&T girder. In addition, the contractor had to make changes in the design to secure permit approval.

Significant community improvements can take time to realize. HCCA had been quietly advocating for this long-needed pedestrian bridge since 2021, and we can now celebrate the completion of this important safety improvement.

Photograph by Gabriel Swinney with Swinney Creative (Haw Creek resident)