W-5710Z: N.C. 200/Lancaster Highway at N.C. 522/S. Rocky River Rd. and Parkwood Rd.
W-5710Z: N.C. 200/Lancaster Highway at N.C. 522/S. Rocky River Rd. and Parkwood Rd.
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade the intersection of N.C. 200/Lancaster Highway at N.C. 522/South Rocky River Road and Parkwood Road in Union County to a roundabout. Construction is anticipated to last five months and will include an offsite detour for phases two and three of construction.
The purpose of this project is to improve safety and traffic congestion at these intersections.
Interactive Study Area Map
Project Map
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Roundabouts
The N.C. Department of Transportation builds roundabouts to improve safety for drives, 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.
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
Project Development & Design | $300,000 |
Right-of-Way/Utilities | $241,000 |
Construction | $1,975,000 |
Total Costs | $2,516,000 |
* Costs are preliminary subject to change.
Project Schedule
| Date* |
|---|---|
Construction | March 2022 |
* Future dates are preliminary subject to change.
Public Comment
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 number: 984-205-6615 enter code 4859