I-5712: I-40/Sandy Ridge Road Interchange
I-5712: I-40/Sandy Ridge Road Interchange
The proposed project involves improving the I-40/SandyRidge Road (S.R. 1850) interchange in Guilford County. Sandy Ridge Road and the interchange bridge will be widened beginning approximately 700 ft. from Norcross Road to north of Cider Road. Improvements to turn lanes, interchange ramps, signal upgrades, and storage lanes are also included. Additionally, improvements to Farrington Road and Triad Drive will be completed to ensure access.
Vicinity Map:
Project Overview
The proposed improvements include:
- Widening of Sandy Ridge Road and the interchange bridge from Norcross Road to just north of Cider Road.
- Improvements to turn lanes, interchange ramps, signal upgrades, and storage lanes
- Improvements to Farrington Road and Triad Drive to ensure access
This project appears in the 2018-2027 Greensboro Urban Area MPO Transportation Plan. This interchange study began in 2016 and was purposed to improve the traffic flow on Sandy Ridge Road while not impairing traffic on I-40. Several alternate interchange designs were studied; however, they were not viable due to fatal flaws, performance issues, and/or unfavorable interactions with I-40. Improvements to the existing diamond interchange design emerged as the clear preferred alternative to carry forward.
Purpose and Need:
The primary purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and safety at the interchange and to accommodate the increased development and traffic growth that is occurring in the surrounding areas.
Completion of the proposed project will help provide safe and efficiently operating transportation facilities, not only for vehicles, but pedestrians and bicycles as well. This project will also help reduce conflict points at driveways and intersections, thereby improving circulation and mobility while reducing congestion.
Public Involvement
Public Meeting:
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 to present project maps and receive public input.
Date
| May 21, 2019 Shady Grove Wesleyan Church 119 N. Bunker Hill Road Colfax, NC 27235 |
Begin Time | 4 p.m. |
End Time | 7 p.m. |
Public Meeting Map:
I-40/Sandy Ridge Road Interchange Map
Project Comments:
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
The public comment period for the current phase of development closed June 21, 2019.
All comments will be taken into consideration as the project progresses.
Project Funding:
This project is listed as Project No. I-5712 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $27.6 million.
| Estimated Amount* |
Utilities | $ 1.3 Million |
Right-of-Way | $ 14.5 Million |
Construction Costs | $ 27.1 Million |
Total Cost | $ 42.9 Million |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting | Spring 2019 |
Environmental Document - Categorical Exclusion | Summer 2019 |
Right-of-Way | June 2026 |
Construction | December 2030 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Contact Information:
Samira Jasim
Project Manager
NCDOT Project Management Unit
1582 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
email: sandy-ridge-road@publicinput.com
Phone: 984-205-6615 project code: 4239
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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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