
Where is the Middle Creek Area Plan?
The Middle Creek (MC) Area Plan is located in the southern portion of the county bordering Johnston and Harnett County.
View the Middle Creek Area Plan Map

What is the Middle Creek Area Plan?
The Middle Creek Area Plan was approved by the Wake County Board of Commissioners on June 20, 2023.
Input and participation from our diverse population were vital in the planning process. Thank you to everyone who provided insight into the community’s needs and vision for the future.
View the adopted plan below or review past engagement opportunities.
Get Involved
If you live in this community (or even if you don't!) and want to help shape it for the future, you're invited to participate. Wake County staff needs to hear from you as the Middle Creek Area Plan is drafted over the next several months.
Input and participation from our diverse population are vital for any planning process to be considered successful. Insight from those who live, work and play in this area will drive planning projects that are developed with the specific community’s needs and desires, as well as their vision for the future, in mind. Share experiences, preferences and other feedback to help us why you love where you live and what you’d like to see more of.
Check out the engagement opportunities below.
Learn more about what's currently happening in the Middle Creek area
Below you'll find a story map that is intended to present information and context about the Middle Creek area. Click on the link to open the story map and scroll down to see all seven maps. Each map is expandable by clicking on the double arrows in the upper right-hand corner, and users can explore the maps in greater detail by using the "+" and "-" symbols to zoom in and out. As you zoom in more information becomes available. Users can also find their location on the map by clicking on the arrow.
View the Story MapRelated Projects
The following projects are ongoing in the study area.
- Complete 540
In addition to connecting several towns and cities, this project is expected to ease congestion on area roadways.
- Beech Bluff County Park
Construction is currently underway on Beech Bluff County Park!
- Southeast Area Study (SEAS) This project will make recommendations on regional improvements for future land use and development and multiple modes of transportation including roadways, bicycle, and pedestrian needs, transit, and even freight and rail considerations.
- U.S. 401 Corridor Study
This study is investigating needed improvements to the U.S. 401 corridor to accommodate current and future travel and growth.
Timeline
Updates with specific dates and times will be posted on this page. You can also sign-up below to receive emails with more detailed project updates.

Plan Kickoff
November 2022

Public Engagement:
Ongoing

Draft Plan
Spring 2023

Plan Proposal
Summer 2023
Contact Us With Questions
areaplan@wake.gov
919-856-6310, press 8