Event Dime

Celebrating Art & Transportation on Poole Road

When:

June 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Where:

1721 Riverview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

Source:

Visit Raleigh – Events

The City is celebrating the completion of the Poole Road Widening Project with a ribbon-cutting event marking improvements between Maybrook Drive and Barwell Road. The project includes a widened roadway, a new median, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities to improve safety and accessibility for all users. As part of the improvements, public artist Sharon Dowell created unique bus shelters and a sculptural bench at the Neuse River trailhead. These installations highlight haiku from North Carolina poe