Pedestrian Safety

The Town of Oak Island is continually working to improve access and safety for pedestrian use, and becoming a more "walkable" town.

Town management and staff are working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, to receive approval and installation of multiple new sidewalks & crosswalks.

Project Updates

E Oak Island Drive Sidewalk & Signal Crossing Project

Important: East Oak Island Drive is a state-maintained roadway; any further improvements or modifications must be thoroughly reviewed, approved, and administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) before they can be implemented.

  • A new sidewalk has been approved for the north side of E Oak Island Drive, between NE 46th St an NE 56th St. (north side)
  • A signal crossing will also be installed at the intersection with 51st St - consisting of a three sided cross with painted walks on the north, south and east side
  • Final design specs have been approved by NCDOT following their review earlier in 2025
  • NCDOT was previously bid the project, though no bid was awarded. The project has since been re-bid with bid opening scheduled for August 14, 2025.
  • Once a bid has been awarded, Town staff will meet with selected contractor to establish a new estimated completion date

Beach Drive: Crosswalks Project

  • As of August 2025, a total of six (6) solar powered pedestrian crosswalks with crossing signals have been approved along Beach Drive, with current installations underway at:
    • 9th Pl E.
    • SE 40th St
    • SE 46th St
  • On each side of the street a pedestal signal will be installed with a single painted crosswalk
  • Timeline: Materials have been received, with installation currently underway. The target for all crosswalks to be completed is by Fall 2025.

Recently Completed Pedestrian Crosswalks

  • New: E Beach Drive at SE 49th St
  • New: E Beach Drive at 19th Pl E
  • New: E Beach Drive at 57th Pl W
  • Ocean Drive at Barbee Blvd
  • Ocean Drive at Keziah St
  • E Dolphin Drive at SE 49th St

Pedestrian and Bicycle Navigation Map

Contact the Town

For questions or concerns regarding pedestrian safety improvements, please contact the Public Works Department by calling 910-201-8083, or use the Contact Form.

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