Timnath Parkway
Cornhusk Avenue to Buss Grove
PROJECT STATUS
Construction 2023 to Spring 2025
The Timnath Parkway project is an infrastructure initiative to create a new north/south urban roadway corridor through Timnath. Timnath Parkway is designed to ultimately be a 4-lane roadway from Harmony Road and tie back to CR 5 north of Buss Grove. It is planned to be constructed in phases. This new connection was identified in Timnath’s Transportation Master Plan, as it supports the town’s efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety in the downtown area. This project aims to strengthen local and regional connectivity while preserving the character of Timnath’s downtown area.
A portion of Timnath Parkway, from Cornhusk Avenue to Buss Grove Road, is currently under construction. The rest will be constructed as separate projects.
Project Benefits
- Traffic Management: The parkway aims to provide an additional route for regional traffic, reducing congestion on existing roads. This should improve safety and accessibility throughout Timnath.
- Main Street Enhancements: The project opens possibilities for future enhancements to Main Street, ideally making it more pedestrian-friendly while maintaining its central role in the community.
- Balanced Connectivity: The parkway design includes multiple connection points to downtown Timnath. This approach aims to maintain easy access to local businesses and amenities, supporting the town’s economic vitality.
- Regional Traffic Flow: The new parkway is designed to improve overall traffic flow in the region and accommodate increasing traffic volumes as the area grows.
- Multimodal Transportation: The project incorporates features for various transportation modes, including dedicated bike lanes and pedestrian pathways, promoting active transportation options.
- Future Growth Considerations: As a component of the town’s Transportation Master Plan, the Timnath Parkway is designed with Timnath’s anticipated growth and development in mind
Project History
The Timnath Parkway project has been a key component of Timnath’s long-term planning for over two decades. The project was initially conceived in the 2002 Timnath Comprehensive Plan. Its primary goal was to address growing regional traffic concerns through the downtown area, residential neighborhoods, and school zones along Main Street. The plan aimed to realign Main St/CR 5 (now Timnath Parkway) to reduce traffic for homeowners and school areas while providing convenient access to the Downtown Core.
Since its inception, the Timnath Parkway project has been consistently included and refined in various town planning documents and public engagement processes:
• 2002 Timnath Comprehensive Plan
• Timnath Development Authority – established November 2004
• Timnath Farms North Development Process – 2004-2008
• 2005 Transportation Master Plan
• 2013 Comprehensive Plan
• Timnath Landing Development Process – 2014-2017
• 2015 Transportation Master Plan
• 2024 Transportation Master Plan
This consistent presence in town planning documents over the years demonstrates the project’s importance to Timnath’s long-term development strategy and its alignment with the town’s evolution.
Project Updates
Construction Time Lapse Video
Frequently Asked Questions
| What will the speed limit be on Timnath Parkway? 40 mph |
| When will the Timnath Parkway be open? Timnath Parkway north of 4th Avenue to Buss Grove is expected to be completed in Dec 2024 and open to traffic. |
| When will 4th Street be open? 4th Street is anticipated to be open to traffic by November 1, 2024. |
| What is the plan to complete the Parkway north of Buss Grove? Starting in Winter 2024, the Town is expecting to begin alternative analysis for the extension of Timnath Parkway north of Buss Grove. Once the project kicks off, a separate project webpage with more information will be available. |
| What is the plan to complete Timnath Parkway south of Cornhusk Avenue? The Town has kicked off the CR 5 Bridge and Widening Project in August 2024. This project includes Timnath Parkway south of Cornhusk. |