Site work and paving for a road / highway in Clayton, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This project will construct the first segment of the Southern Connector, extending approximately 1,600 feet from Little Creek Church Road to Avondale Drive. This initial phase establishes the foundation for a new roadway system that will ultimately connect Veterans Parkway to Little Creek Church Road. The Southern Connector is envisioned as a key transportation improvement that will relieve congestion, improve safety, and provide additional access options to support Claytons growing community. The project is included in the City's 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of April 07 , 2026 , further details have not yet been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.