Capital Projects

The Town of Mount Airy contracts with numerous companies for projects such as:
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance
  • Pump stations
  • Re-paving roads
  • Sidewalks / curbs / gutters
  • Stormwater pond rehabilitation and upgrades
  • Water / wastewater treatment rehabs
  • Other projects
Recent bid awards and upcoming bids are listed on the Bids page.
Prospect Water - 2 page 7

Prospect Road Water Main Replacement - Phase 2


Starting within the next few weeks, the Town's contractor will be updating close to 3,500 ft of Water Main along Prospect Road. This will minimize leaks as well as improve hydraulics in the Water System. Any questions, please call the Town Hall at 301-829-1424.
Roundabout Layout - Page 17
The Town is currently in the design process of improving the traffic patterns on South Main Street at the Extended South Main Street and Rising Ridge Road intersection. See the link above for the latest design drawings.
Rails to Trails - West Paved

The Town has recently completed paving of this trail. Other amenities are currently being installed. Some of the steep slopes still contain toxic materials so please keep people and animals away from the slopes. See linked Brownfield Application Draft and soil test results above. 

R2T boardwalk east of main

Rails to Trails - Central Branch Project 

The Town is making improvements along the Rails to Trails between Main Street and Watkins Park. Improvements include construction of a boardwalk and restoration of stormwater management. The construction of the boardwalk was completed in early 2023. We plan on improving further by paving the second part of the trail to Watkins Park. The trail is to be ADA accessible. See the link above for a plan view of the work that is to be done.