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R-5857: U.S. 17 Intersection Improvements near Shallotte

R-5857: U.S. 17 Intersection Improvements near Shallotte

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes intersection improvements at the intersection of U.S. 17 at U.S. 17 Business (Main Street)/Frontage Road N.W., north of Shallotte, and at U.S. 17 at U.S. 17 Business (Main Street)/Old Shallotte Road (S.R. 1316), south of Shallotte. The primary purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow at the intersections.

 

Vicinity Map:

 

Project Overview:

NCDOT proposes to construct a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) on U.S. 17 at two intersections near Shallotte. The designs have been developed toreduce the number of conflict points where a crash can occur, and simplify how traffic moves through the intersections.

 

RCI of  U.S. 17 at Main Street/Frontage Road N.W.: 

  • Drivers on U.S. 17 will follow their usual path

  • Raised medians will redirect drivers on Main Street/Frontage Road N.W. to turn right onto U.S. 17.

  • To go the other direction on U.S. 17, or to cross the highway, drivers will pull into a dedicated lane to make a U-turn.

  • The existing traffic signal would be removed. 

 

RCI of  U.S. 17 at Main Street/Old Shallotte Road: 

  • Drivers on U.S. 17 will follow their usual path

  • Raised medians will redirect drivers on Main Street/Old Shallotte Road to turn right onto U.S. 17.

  • To go the other direction on U.S. 17, or to cross the highway, drivers will pull into a dedicated lane to make a U-turn.

  • The existing traffic signal would be removed

  • Additional modifications of the intersection include:

    • Wildwood Street N.W. will be realighned to connect to Old Shallotte Road further away from the intersection.

    • East Coast Lane will be realigned to connect to the realigned Wildwood Street N.W.

 

Public Involvement

 

Public Meeting:

A public meeting was held on Monday, June 24 to present project maps and receive public input.

  Date

 

   June 24, 2019

Shallotte Town Hall- Board Chambers

110 Cheers Street

Shallotte, 28470    

  Begin Time

 5 p.m.

  End Time

 7 p.m.

 

 

Public Meeting Maps

 

Intersection of U.S. 17 at Main Street/Frontage Road N.W.

 

Intersection of U.S. 17 at Main Street/Old Shallotte Road

 

 

Project Funding: 

This project is listed as Project No. R-5857 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $6 million.  

 

 Estimated Amount*

   Project Development & Design

   $  800,000

   Utilities

   $  200,000

   Right-of-Way

  $  840,000

   Construction Costs

  $ 4,368,000

   Total Cost

  $ 6,208,000

* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.

 

Project Timeline: 

 Milestone

 Date*

   Begin Project Planning & Development of Designs

             January 2019

   Public Meeting

               June 24, 2019

   Complete Environmental Documentation

          February 2020

   Righ-of-Way Begins

           April 2020

   Construction Begins

             June 2022

* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change

Project Comments: 

Comments will be accepted until July 24, 2019. All comments will be taken into consideration as the project progresses.

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Project Contact Information:

                 Michael Bass

                 NCDOT Division 3 Project Manager

                 5501 Barbados Blvd.

                 Castle Hayne, NC 28429

                 (910) 341-2000

Project Email Address: [email protected]

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.  

 

Relocation Assistance Brochure                                                 Asistencia para Reubicación      
Right-of-Way Acquisition Process Brochure                             Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions