BR-0049: Bridge Replacement on Concord Avenue over U.S. 74/N.C. 200 - City of Monroe
BR-0049: Bridge Replacement on Concord Avenue over U.S. 74/N.C. 200 - City of Monroe
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the bridge on Concord Avenue over U.S. 74/N.C. 200 in the City of Monroe. The project proposes to add:
Roundabouts at the intersections with the U.S. 74 ramps and Concord Avenue
Sidewalks and four-foot paved shoulders on both sides of Concord Avenue
Crosswalks at each leg of the roundabouts
The bridge replacement and addition of roundabouts and other enhancements will improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists and improve overall traffic flow.
Interactive Study Area Map
Business Owner's Virtual Meeting
Proposed Design
The project design proposes to add:
Roundabouts at the intersections with the U.S. 74 ramps and Concord Avenue
Sidewalks and four-foot paved shoulders on both sides of Concord Avenue
Crosswalks at each leg of the roundabouts
Roundabouts
The N.C. Department of Transportation builds roundabouts to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. They also help reduce the congestion and backups more typical of traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals. A driver generally enters the roundabout more quickly than if waiting at a traffic signal. In addition, the modern roundabout is much smaller than older traffic circles and requires vehicles to travel at lower speeds (15-20 mph), making them safer than traffic circles. Additionally, the slower speeds make it easier for a driver to find a gap of traffic inside the roundabout before safely entering it.
For more information on roundabouts, please watch the following video or visit the NCDOT Roundabout Webpage.
Detour Route
The new bridge will be replaced at the existing bridge location with traffic being detoured offsite. The detour route will follow Skyway Drive/U.S. 601 between IB Shive Drive and U.S. 74, as illustrated below. Construction is anticipated to last 12 months.
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $2,381,400 |
Construction | $4,100,000 |
Total Costs | $6,481,400 |
* Costs are preliminary subject to change.
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Business Owner's Virtual Meeting | January 2022 |
Environmental Document | September 2023 |
Right-of-Way | January 2024 |
Construction | January 2025 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Public Input
The public is encouraged to leave any comments or questions using this website or the project email or phone number by Jan. 24, 2022.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 984-205-6615 enter code 2537