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 Map

​Download PDF of Map

 

 

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: [email protected]

Phone: 984-205-6615 enter code 2537

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Project Contact

Adam Cole

NCDOT Field Operations Team Lead

1581 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1581

 

[email protected]

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.  

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