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.
Interactive Study Area Map
Business Owners Virtual Meeting
Project Description
Along with replacement of the bridge on Concord Avenue over U.S. 74/N.C. 200 in Monroe 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 in traffic inside the roundabout before safely entering it.
For more information on roundabouts, please watch the following video.
Detour Route
The new bridge will be replaced at the existing bridge location with traffic being detoured offsite during construction. 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
| Date* |
|---|---|
Buisness Owners Virtual Meeting | January 2022 |
Environmental Document | September 2023 |
Right-of-Way | January 2024 |
Construction | January 2025 |
* Future dates are preliminary subject to change.
Public Input
Due to Covid-19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings until further notice.
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this website, email, or phone number.
Email: ConcordAve-NC200@publicinput.com
Phone: 984-205-6615 enter code 2537
Project Contact
Adam Cole
NCDOT Field Operations Team Lead
1581 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1581
ConcordAve-NC200@publicinput.com
984-205-6615 enter code 2537
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