Improvements to a busy intersection in southern Granville County are set to begin soon, now that the N.C. Dept. of Transportation has awarded the $6.2 million contract to Raleigh-based Sunrock Industries, LLC, which has an operation in Butner.
Work on the N.C. 56 intersection at West Lyon Station Road could begin as early as this winter, according to NCDOT spokesperson Kim Deaner.
The project will realign West Lyon Station Road near I-85 and N.C. 56 (East C Street, Butner) to provide greater separation between the intersections, improve safety and reduce congestion. Work will include installing water and sewer, storm drains, curbs, gutters, asphalt and striping.
The project also will include work on the bridge on N.C. 56 over the interstate.
Completion is expected in summer 2026, but the timeline doesn’t include any planting, reforestation or placement of permanent vegetation.
