U-5864: Surrett Drive Widening
U-5864: Surrett Drive Widening
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to widen Surrett Drive (S.R. 1595/ S.R. 4053) from I-85 in Randolph County to W. Fairfield Road (S.R. 1300) in Guilford County. In addition to the widening of Surrett Drive, this project will include intersection improvements along Surrett Drive.
Vicinity Map:
Project Overview:
Surrett Drive (S.R. 1595/S.R. 4053) provides an important north/south connection between manufacturing operations in High Point and I-85. The proposed project would improve Surrett Drive between I-85 in Trinity and W. Fairfield Road (S.R. 1300) in High Point.
Proposed Improvements Include:
Widening the roadway from two to three lanes and adding a center turn lane.
Intersection improvements at Surrett Drive and N.C. 62, Turnpike Road/ Old Turnpike Road (S.R 1558/S.R 1882), Mendenhall Road (S.R. 1610), Corporation Drive/ Eden Terrace (S.R. 1592), and West Fairfield Road (S.R. 1300).
Paved shoulders and sidewalks will be added along portions of the project
Public Involvement
Public Meeting:
A public meeting was held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 to present project maps and receive public input.
Date
| June 13, 2019 Trinity High School 5746 Trinity High School Dr Trinity, NC 27370 |
Begin Time | 5 p.m. |
End Time | 7 p.m. |
Public Meeting Maps:
I-85 to Trinity High School Drive
Trinity High School Drive to North of Scaly Drive
North of Scaly Drive to West Fairfield Road
Project History:
In 2008, NCDOT conducted a study on the feasibility of improving Surrett Drive. A preliminary public informational meeting to discuss the project was held in August 2016.
Project Funding:
This project is listed as Project No. U-5864 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $107.8 million.
| Estimated Amount* |
Project Development & Design | $ 35,000,000 |
Right-of-Way and Utility Relocation | $ 28,300,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 44,500,000 |
Total Cost | $107,800,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting | June 13, 2019 |
Right-of-Way | February 2029 |
Construction Starts | May 2033 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments:
The public comment period closed on July 15, 2019. All comments have been taken into consideration.
Project Contact Information:
Morgan DeWit
NCDOT Division Project Team Lead
121 DOT Drive
Carthage, NC 28327
Project Email Address: surrett-drive-widening@publicinput.com
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RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of way Acquisition Process Videos
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