East Garner Road Closes Two Weeks for Yeargan Park Construction

A section of East Garner Road between Jones Sausage Road and New Rand Road closed Thursday, March 11, to allow construction crews to push forward on the Town of Garner's Yeargan Park project. The closure runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for two weeks.

The road work tied to the closure covers three specific improvements: widening East Garner Road, laying a 10-foot-wide multiuse path with streetlights, and installing a curb with a gutter. All three elements are part of the broader Yeargan Park project, which the Town of Garner is funding through a 2021 bond program.

Drivers who rely on that corridor for their morning commute have needed to find alternate routes during those daytime hours. The stretch between Jones Sausage Road and New Rand Road carries regular weekday traffic through the area, and the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. closure window cuts across the middle of the workday.

The park itself is expected to be completed later in 2026. When finished, Yeargan Park will include four multiuse athletic fields, a picnic shelter, and an inclusive play space. The concept design, published by the Town of Garner, shows a facility intended to serve a wide range of recreational needs across the community.

For additional project details, the Town of Garner's website carries updated information on the Yeargan Park development and its construction timeline.