Gate City Boulevard Improvements Project Overview

Gate City Boulevard Improvements Background • The reference to "Gate City" was given in 1891 when railroad served an important supply line and held a significant presence in the city. • Today, Greensboro is still known as the "Gate City", a transportation center and gateway to the West and the South. • Development and investment in the City, including the Greensboro Coliseum and $21 million Aquatic Center, continue to attract people. • Gate City is an 8.5-mile, east-west road that intersects with 1-73, 1-40 and US 220. It is a major connection through Greensboro.