Progress and Approvals
Since the summit, significant progress has been made. We have revised the sign designs based on the feedback received and printed prototypes for evaluation. A pivotal moment came at the end of December 2024 when the N. C. Department of Transportation approved, as proposed, the Wayfinding Signs Project. This approval marked a major milestone, and paved the way for project to move forward.
Recent Developments
Starting in January 2025, the PCTDA reached out again to the City/County governments, Uptown Development Group, tourism partners and property owners to discuss sign placement. This step was essential in ensuring the signs are strategically located to maximize their impact.
In the Spring of 2025, Signs, Etc. was awarded the bid to fabricate/install Phase I Wayfinding Signs and a Map Kiosk Sign
During the week of August 4, 2025, in collaboration with J.M. Teague Engineering & Planning, State/City/County and Utility officials, our tourism partners, and property owners- sign site preparation work started.
As of the end of September 2025, with the exception of the Uptown Map Kiosk Sign installation (pending delivery/installation), Phase I has been completed. Efforts are now underway to move forward with Phase 2A.
No property taxes were used to fund this project.
Visitor Experience
Wayfinding Signs are designed to enhance our community identity and make it easier for visitors to navigate and discover our many unique attractions, shopping, dining, cultural/recreational experiences, and lodging opportunities available in Roxboro and Person County.
According to current statistics cited byVisit NC (2024), the economic impact of Visitor spending in Roxboro/Person County increased 4.4% to 57.64 million.
Special thanks to many community partners and hotels, airbnbs, and other vacation rental properties that provide accommodations for overnight visitors in Roxboro/Person County! It is Better in Person!
