HE-0004 - U.S. 421 intersection improvements - Randolph County

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to convert three at-grade intersections on U.S. 421 and make other improvements in Randolph County near the Guilford County line.

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Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to convert three at-grade intersections on U.S. 421 and make other improvements in Randolph County near the Guilford County line.

Improvements include:

Conversion of at-grade intersection to interchange

Colonial Trading Path/Shiloh Road
Julian Airport Road (S.R. 2502)
Shiloh Road/Starmount Road (S.R. 2407)

Closure of at-grade intersection

Browns Meadow Road (S.R. 2408)

Intersection realignment

Shiloh Road/Colonial Trading Path/US 421
Old Red Cross Road (S.R. 2403)/Shiloh Road
Old Red Cross Road/Harold Meadow Road (S.R. 2404).

The purpose of the U.S. 421 interchange project is to improve traffic operations and enhance safety within the study area by providing effective access to U.S. 421 from the local roadways.

Project History

In December 2021, the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite was chosen as the location for Toyota’s new $1.29 billion automotive battery manufacturing plant. This plant will be named the Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) and is expected to begin operation in 2025. The local road system will not be able to provide the necessary capacity and the desired access to function adequately. U.S. 421 serves as an important north-south facility for residents from several smaller cities and towns as access to Greensboro. The existing roadway network would not be able to accommodate a heavy increase in peak hour traffic. Upgrading the at-grade intersections to grade-separated interchanges will allow for these forthcoming increases in traffic volumes.

Project Maps

Click on the links or the thumbnails below to view or download the maps.

Map 1 :

Colonial Trading Path/Shiloh Road interchange

Map 2 :

Julian Airport Road interchange

Do you have questions or comments on the improvements at Colonial Trading Path/Shiloh Road?

Closed for Comments

Do you have questions or comments on the improvements at Julian Airport Road?

Closed for Comments

Map 3 :

Starmount Road/Shiloh Road interchange

Map 4:

East of U.S. 421 at Starmount Road/Shiloh Road into Megasite

Do you have questions or comments on the improvements at Starmount Road/Shiloh Road?

Closed for Comments

Do you have questions or comments on the improvements East of U.S. 421 at Starmount/Shiloh Roads, into the megasite?

Closed for Comments

Roadway Typical Section U.S. 421

Roadway Typical Section

Colonial Trading Path / Shiloh Road - Julian Airport Road - Old Red Cross Road - Harold Meadows Road

Roadway Typical Section

Northern Access Road

Bridge Typical Section

Bridges on U.S. 401 over Shiloh Road

Roadway Typical Section

Under Bridges on U.S. 421

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.

To view information on how to navigate roundabouts in North Carolina click here.

Project Funding

	Estimated Amount*
Right of Way & Utilities	$ 7.0 Million
Construction	$ 24.0 Million
Total Cost	$ 31.0 Million

* As shown in the currently adopted State Transportation Improvement Program - Subject to change

Project Timeline: updated timeline coming soon

Milestone	Date*
Public Meeting	August 2022
Environmental Document	Fall 2022
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins	Fall 2022
Construction Begins	Fall 2022

* Future dates subject to change.

Comments:

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all planning, design, and construction phases of project development.

All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.

Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development were to be submitted by September 13, 2022.

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Do you have questions or comments on the overall project?

Closed for Comments

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Jeffrey L. Teague, PE

Division Project Development Engineer

NCDOT Highways Division 8

121 DOT Drive

Carthage, NC 28327

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Vickie Miller, AICP

Consultant Senior Project Manager

HDR

555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 900

Raleigh, NC 27601

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

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