See what projects are going on around Town!
From Colonial Path to Modern Connection
Description
Construction of the Great Wagon Road is making progress. North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews are relocating overhead utilities and installing underground infrastructure, including water, sewer, and natural gas lines. Residents may already notice asphalt being placed.
While some trees near the Roller Mill have been removed, new trees will be planted.
Although the contract extends to 2029, we anticipate the project to be completed earlier. This project will ease traffic on Shallowford Road and control our growth while supporting change.
6/2/2026 - Notice of Scheduled Road Work: Branch Civil will be conducting roadway construction along Great Wagon Road. The connection from Great Wagon Road to Shallowford Road will be temporarily closed beginning June 8, 2026. The connection from Great Wagon Road to Lewisville Vienna Road will remain accessible.
- April 2025 - Construction on the Great Wagon Road expansion broke ground.
- June 2026 - Closure of Shallowford Road to Great Wagon Road access.
- Project completion is expected in 2029
Beginning in the mid 1700s, settlers in the northeast began a southern migration on what was then called the Philadelphia Wagon Road. This path, traveling from Pennsylvania to Alabama, ran through Lewisville on its way to the Shallowford crossing of the Yadkin River. The area became a common overnight resting place for travelers.
Over time, the path became known as the Great Wagon Road, and the Lewisville area grew until becoming incorporated in 1991 as a Town. Town founders knew that more growth would come with time, and that traffic on Shallowford Road would increase. Typically, when that happens, the road would be widened, adding more lanes. However, founders wanted to preserve the small-town quaintness of Lewisville.
When the first Lewisville Comprehensive Plan was developed in the 1990’s, council and staff included the construction of the Great Wagon Road to run parallel with Shallowford Road, better accommodating traffic, while improving connectivity in the Town.
Great Wagon Road plans also ensure it will be pedestrian-friendly and improve safety for motorists and bicyclists. The completion of GWR will provide opportunities for controlled growth and a friendly downtown area for the community to gather together.
- Will this impact the Lewisville Live concert series at Shallowford Square?
- Things might look a little different, with extra caution tape and safety markers, but that won't stop us from partying!
- Where will people park for Shallowford Square during construction?
- Parking for Shallowford Square events is available along Belnette Drive, and across Shallowford Road at the Public Works Building and the G. Galloway Reynolds Community Center.
New Green Space
Information Coming Soon!
6/2/2026 - Light fixtures have been installed.
- April 2026 - Construction began.
- May 2026 - Light fixtures have been installed.
This property was donated to the Town of Lewisville. Several Town boards and committees were involved in the design and landscaping of the greenway area.
Lewisville Vienna Road and Robinhood Road Intersection Roundabout
Construction on the new roundabout at Lewisville-Vienna Road and Robinhood Road is began in Spring 2026, and residents may see overhead power lines being moved to new poles already.
The project will take about a year, with an expected end date of Spring 2027. Most of the work is planned for the summer months to reduce impacts on school traffic. This will improve safety and keep traffic flowing more freely.
Updates will be posted here when available.
- May 2026 - The Town approved plans to move forward with construction.
- Project completion is expected in the spring of 2027.
Here are the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) guidelines for using a roundabout.
When approaching a roundabout, slow down. Then, yield to any vehicles or bicyclists who are already in the roundabout.
Everyone in the roundabout moves in a counterclockwise direction. Drivers in the roundabout do not yield to approaching vehicles from the surrounding roads.
Drivers should use turn signals when exiting the roundabout and always yield to pedestrians using the crosswalk.
Shallowford Square will soon be the home to a new playground!
After working with staff, contractors, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the vision for the new structure is getting closer to being a reality.
The playground will be even larger than the previous structure, with a total of 5,000 square feet of play space. It will also be more inclusive, designed for players with a range of abilities and of different ages. Part of the design includes a long sloping pathway, which will be wheelchair accessible.
There will also be more interactive features, like the new spinning Tic-Tac-Toe panels, rock-climbing, and spinning gears. Two large canopies will cover either end of the playground, providing shade.
Sliding by summer! We're planning to have the playground ready for the kiddos when school lets out for summer break.
4/14/2026 - Lewisville's Public Works crew and contractors have broken ground!
- April 2026 - Lewisville's Public Works crew and contractors have broken ground!
- Project completion is expected in the summer of 2026.
The previous playground at Shallowford Square was aging and needed to be replaced. The new playground will be much larger and player-friendly.