About the Project
The Governmental Plaza construction project, located between the Old Guilford County Courthouse, the Guilford County Courthouse, and the City of Greensboro’s Melvin Municipal Office Building includes repair of structural elements in the plaza parking deck, excavation of the plaza level to allow installation of a new waterproofing system, and a new landscape plan to renovate the plaza level.
The Governmental Plaza construction project contract was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. The Board approved a contract of approximately $8.3 million to Stone Restoration of America to repair the Government Plaza and plaza parking deck. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2025. Once completed, the new landscape will make the Government Plaza more accessible to county residents, visitors, and staff.
In spring 2024, construction crews began initial work on the plaza project. The Government Plaza will be closed to the public through the completion of the project. The closure includes the Millennium Gate entrance, the Phill G. McDonald Plaza, and the David E. Hickman Plaza, and the stage area with the blue roofing.
Entrance to Government Buildings
During the plaza closure, residents visiting the Old Guilford County Courthouse will be able to access the building by entering through the rear entrance on 301 W. Market Street.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and make sure to follow the wayfinding signs posted throughout the perimeter to find an entrance to the Old Guilford County Courthouse (County Government Building), the Guilford County Courthouse, or the Melvin Municipal Office Building (Greensboro City Hall).
Residents can access the ADA ramp on the right side of the Old Guilford County Courthouse. Throughout construction, access to the Truist parking lot will remain open.
Residents visiting the Guilford County Courthouse who need to use an ADA entrance will be able to use the entrance on 201 S. Eugene St. For questions and concerns about the Guilford County Courthouse entrance, contact Taylor E. Chavis-Banks at taylor.e.chavis.banks@nccourts.org.
For questions about the Governmental Plaza project, or for support interpreting the map above, contact communications@guilfordcountync.gov.