Chatham-TIP-Road-Improvements
Chatham-TIP-Road-Improvements
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing roadway network improvements in the area of a large economic development site in southeastern Chatham County known as Triangle Innovation Point.
Interactive Study Area Map
This map represents the area in which studies are being conducted and improvements considered.
(Triangle Innovation Point Boundaries are shown in Blue)
Based on Chatham County’s vision for the Moncure Megasite (also known as Triangle Innovation Point), a 2,150-acre group of parcels under one ownership being promoted for industrial development, roadway improvements are needed in this area.
Chatham County’s Future Land Use and Conservation Plan indicates the area is an “Employment Center” and is targeted for future job-generating uses.
Development of the Triangle Innovation Point East site will support the County’s primary economic development goal to Diversify the tax base and generate more high quality, in-county jobs to reduce dependence on residential property taxes, create economic opportunity and reduce out-commuting. The project will support goals outlined in Chatham County’s Future Land Use and Conservation Plan.
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Public Meeting Information
In Person Public Meeting
August 16, 2022
Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center
1192 U.S. Hwy 64 Business, Pittsboro
4-7 p.m.
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Virtual Public Meeting
August 18, 2022
Register for the Virtual Meeting
(once registered you will receive a link to join the meeting at the appropriate time)
Prefer to just listen to the presentation by phone?
Call (562) 247-8422 Code: 231-780-485
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The Triangle Innovation Point Roadway Network Improvements will be completed in two phases.
Phase 1 (Public Meeting Map for Phase 1)
Anticipated improvements include:
- modifying the U.S. 1 interchange with Old U.S. 1 (Exit 84)
- adding a new U.S. 1 interchange with New Elam Church Road
- realigning New Elam Church Road between U.S. 1 and Old U.S. 1
- upgrading this section of New Elam Church Road to a multi-lane facility
- constructing interchange access from realigned New Elam Church Road to Old U.S. 1
- spanning the railroad right of way with the interchange bridge
- improving the Christian Chapel Church Road intersection with N.C. 42
- improving the Pea Ridge Road intersection with Old U.S. 1
Phase 2 (Public Meeting Map for Phase 2)
Anticipated improvements include:
- revising the existing U.S. 1 interchange with Pea Ridge Road (Exit 81) to a diverging diamond interchange design
- realigning Pea Ridge Road between U.S. 1 and Old U.S. 1
- upgrading this section of Pea Ridge Road to a multi-lane facility
- constructing interchange access from realigned Pea Ridge Road to Old U.S. 1
- spanning the railroad right of way with the interchange bridge
Diverging Diamond Interchanges
A DDI is proposed as part of Phase 2 at Pea Ridge Road over U.S. 1.
A diverging diamond interchange allows two directions of traffic to temporarily cross to the left side of the road. It moves high volumes of traffic through an intersection without increasing the number of lanes and traffic signals. This movement provides easier access to an interstate.
Diagram of traffic movements on a Diverging Diamond Interchange
Project Funding
Estimates for Right-of-Way, Utilities and Construction are under development at this time and will be posted here as they become available.
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Project Timeline
Milestone | Phase 1 | Phase 2* |
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Right-of-Way | September 2022 | To Be Determined |
Construction | January 2023 | To Be Determined |
Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
* Phase 2 is expected to proceed following notification that necessary job creation goals, outlined in N.C. General Assembly Session Law 2022-74, have been met.