Greenville Completes Ashley Avenue Safety Upgrades
The $2 million project adds sidewalks and speed bumps to discourage cut-through traffic in the neighborhood.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The City of Greenville is wrapping up a $2 million road safety project on Ashley Avenue aimed at reducing traffic speeds. The improvements, which span from Rutherford Road to North Main Street, follow resident-approved traffic-calming measures.
Why it matters
The changes address neighborhood concerns about high traffic volumes, as Ashley Avenue previously served as a popular shortcut for drivers bypassing nearby Stone Avenue. The project aims to improve pedestrian and driver safety through infrastructure updates.
The $2 million safety initiative includes five newly installed speed bumps and new sidewalks running between Rutherford Road and North Main Street. These six traffic-calming measures were formally approved by residents in May 2025.
The players
City of Greenville
The local municipal government responsible for road infrastructure, public safety, and neighborhood planning initiatives.
The details
The safety project creates physical deterrents to discourage drivers from using local residential roads as bypasses. Crews installed speed bumps to manage vehicle velocity and widened sections of the roadway to improve traffic flow. Additionally, new sidewalks were constructed to provide protected pathways for pedestrians, addressing long-standing safety concerns identified in the 2024 traffic study.
Timeline
October 2024: A kickoff meeting and traffic study took place to assess local conditions.
May 2025: Neighborhood residents voted to approve six traffic-calming measures.
October 2026: The project is in the final stages of completion.
The Home Front
This project aligns with the city's established framework for addressing cut-through traffic in residential zones. By implementing these infrastructure changes, the city is following a model of neighborhood-led traffic management that prioritizes safety over vehicle throughput.
Residents should plan for changing traffic patterns on Ashley Avenue, as the new speed bumps and road widening are now in place. If you experience ongoing traffic issues on your own street, contact your local representative to learn how to request a neighborhood traffic study.
The takeaway
Infrastructure changes can significantly alter how a street functions for daily life. Keep an eye on city planning notices if you have concerns about traffic flow or safety in your immediate area.
Further reading
For more on local development projects, check the Home Renovation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WYFF4.
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