It is also approved to house inmates assigned to maximum control, intensive control, disciplinary segregation and safekeeping status. A high security maximum control unit is scheduled to open in October 1998. The history behind the doors of the new Polk is rich and the road to arrive here has been long. A streamlined facility with modern technology will aid all concerned with the tools needed to undertake the tasks at hand. Insightful planning and strategic development will provide a cost effective and people effective correctional institution.
Tour groups are welcome upon approval.
Take I-85 north of Durham to exit 186 for Butner. This will lead to Central Avenue in Butler. Continue straight on Central Avenue to Westbrook Road. Turn left onto Westbrook Road. Take an immediate right on Veazey Road.