Durham County Council approves headquarters relocation and major redevelopment

Durham's Roxboro and Mangum Streets are set to undergo conversion from one-way to two-way traffic following approval from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This change, advocated by local residents and city officials, aims to enhance safety and reduce speeding in an area identified as high-risk for traffic incidents. The project aligns with Durham's Vision Zero initiative, which seeks to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. Meanwhile, Durham County Council has also approved plans to relocate its headquarters, moving from the County Hall building to the Rivergreen Centre to support a wider redevelopment initiative aimed at creating an innovation district. This decision follows the sale of the planned new facility to Durham University and is part of a strategy to attract high-tech jobs to the region. The council aims to repurpose the County Hall site to facilitate further development expected to generate approximately 3,700 jobs.