R-5832: N.C. 88 Ashe Co.
R-5832: N.C. 88 Ashe Co.
NCDOT is proposing Improvements to N.C. 88 between Smethport and Warrensville in Ashe County.
Vicinity Map
This map is for reference only and indicates the general locations of the project and the area in which environmental studies were conducted.
Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing improvements to N.C. 88 between the junction with N.C. 194 in Smethport to the Junction with N.C. 194 in Warrensville.
Proposed modernization improvements include:
A roundabout at the N.C. 88/N.C. 194 intersection in Smethport
Improvements to Claybank Road/Smethport Drive
Realignment of the Buffalo Road/ Elliott Road intersection
Replacement of two bridges crossing Buffalo Creek
Bridge No. 57 Crossing Buffalo Creek north of Elliott/Buffalo Road (near Dollar's Carhartt Store)
Bridge No. 49 Crossing Buffalo Creek south of Stanley Road (near Eller & Sons Auto Repair)
Realignments to remove or soften curves
Extension of Stanley Road to the realigned N.C. 88
A roundabout at N.C. 88/ N.C. 194/ NW School Road in Warrensville
Project Overview Video
Roadway Typical Section
Roundabout at N.C. 88/N.C. 194
Smethport
Roundabout at N.C. 88/N.C. 194/NW School Road
Warrensville
Public Input
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, NCDOT has suspended all in person public meetings. Information on the project will be presented on this website.
A Public Meeting will be held during fall 2022. The venue and type of meeting (in person or virtual) will be determined based on NCDOT guidance as we move closer to a potential meeting date.
Project Funding:
Activity | Estimated Amount* |
Right of Way Acquisition | $ 12.8 million |
| Utility Relocation | $ 4.6 million |
Construction Costs | $ 32.7 million |
Total Cost | $ 50.1 million |
*Estimated costs are subject to change.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Environmental Document (State EA/Fonsi) | March 2023 |
Right of Way Acquisition Begins | June 2023 |
Construction Begins | June 2025 |
*Future dates are subject to change.
Comments:
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Phone Number: (984) 205-6615 Code: 4673
Project Contact Information:
Heath Slaughter
NCDOT Highway Division 11
Project Manager
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Smethport-Warrensville@publicinput.com
(984) 205-6615 Code 4673
Project Consultant Information:
Jeffrey Dayton, P.E.
HDR
Consultant Project Manager
555 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Smethport-Warrensville@publicinput.com
(984) 205-6615 Code 4673
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
Title VI Feedback
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