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. CLICK HERE to view Sidewalk Project Updates
• 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 and awarded.
• Town staff will meet with selected contractor to establish a new estimated completion date

Beach Drive & Ocean Drive

As of October 2025, a total of NINE (6) solar powered pedestrian crosswalks with crossing signals have been installed along Beach Drive at: 

• 9th Pl E.
• SE 40th St
• SE 46th St
• SE 49th St 
• 19th Pl E
• 57th Pl W

These new installations join THREEE previously installed locations along Ocean Drive at: 

• Barbee Blvd
• Keziah St
• SE 49th St

All crosswalks feature a pedestal signal installed on each side of the street, with a single painted crosswalk

CLICK HERE to view the map below in a separate window

Contact the Town 

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