2026 Street Paving Project Now Underway

Published on August 03, 2026

PROJECT UPDATE

AUGUST 3, 2026: Paving & Resurfacing work began on-schedule during the last week in July.

As of Monday, August 3, The majority of all streets designated for paving and / or resurfacing in the off-island areas has been completed, with only the painting of some speed bumps and streets still remaining.

As previously noted, crews still intend to begin paving the designated on-Island streets just after Labor Day, as traffic begins to ease towards the less busier times. NOTE: Some preparation work may still be done ahead of Labor Day, though this should have minimal impacts on traffic.

ORIGINAL NOTICE

JULY 27, 2026: Usually, until traffic cones are blocking your commute and a roller is, uh, rolling(?) down the street, most people don't think much of a Street Paving Project. Like any good project however, there's a lot more that goes into the preparation, contractor identification, and funding allocation before even a single shovel hits the soil.

However, now there's some good news for patiently awaiting the pavement, as the latest round of Street Paving operations are scheduled to begin later this week!

WHEN & WHERE: Crews will begin work with the mainland streets, and depending on weather, should start paving the on-Island streets by just after Labor Day, conveniently when weekly population sizes begin to diminish. NOTE: Some preparation work may still be done ahead of Labor Day, though this should have minimal impacts on traffic.

As another important note, streets will NOT be paved in the order they are listed on the town Website page, as the paving contractor will set their own route, based on which is most efficient. However, notices will be posted in the area where work will begin at least 48 hours ahead of any paving or resurfacing work.

HOW TO HELP: To ensure a safe and timely completion of this project, please DO NOT enter the marked work areas, and DO NOT try to stop or speak with contractors onsite, as this will slow progress. To view the list of identified street areas on this specific project, check out the Streets Division tab on the Public Works Department page at OakIslandNC.gov/PW or click the link below.

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