Greensboro Commerce Place Improvements Start January 12 Affecting Traffic

The City of Greensboro will begin a phased sidewalk improvement and streetscaping project along Commerce Place on Monday, January 12, city officials announced in a January 7 notice. The work is scheduled to continue through early April and is expected to require periodic roadway closures, reconfigured traffic patterns and final resurfacing in later phases.

During the first construction phase, sections of Commerce Place will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with motorists advised to expect delays. The overall project includes phased reconstruction of sidewalks, installation of new planting areas, reconfiguration of mid-block islands and final resurfacing. As part of the plan, Sternberger Place will later be converted to one-way traffic as on-street parking is added.

Immediate impacts will center on daytime traffic flow and access. Drivers who use Commerce Place for commuting, deliveries or access to downtown businesses should plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during the weekday work window. The daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. closures in the first phase are likely to affect service vehicles and delivery schedules as well as customers visiting businesses on or near the corridor.

Pedestrian access is also implicated. While sidewalk reconstruction aims to improve walkability and add planting areas that broaden the public realm, temporary detours, narrowed pathways and staged construction may limit direct routes for residents, people with mobility impairments and families with strollers. Final resurfacing and the added on-street parking on Sternberger Place could change travel and parking patterns for nearby residents and employees when those phases begin.

The phased approach is intended to spread work over several months with sequential sections completed before final resurfacing, but it will require clear staging, signage and coordination to minimize disruptions. Residents and commuters seeking details and updates are directed to the city's Road Projects page, where email notifications are available for sign-up.

Local officials and businesses will need to monitor the schedule closely to mitigate economic and mobility impacts during peak daytime hours. Advance planning by drivers, delivery services and property managers can reduce disruption, and enrolling in the city’s email notifications will provide the most current information on closures and phase changes as the project progresses.