W-5601HQ: N.C. 3 at Odell School Road - Cabarrus County
W-5601HQ: N.C. 3 at Odell School Road - Cabarrus County
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade the intersection of N.C. 3 at Odell School Road in Cabarrus County to a roundabout.
Construction is anticipated to begin June 2022 and will last approx. 10 weeks.
Interactive Study Area Map
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 of traffic inside the roundabout before safely entering it.
For more information on roundabouts, please watch the following video or visit the NCDOT Roundabout Webpage.
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $135,000 |
Construction | $1,200,000 |
Total Costs | $1,335,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Project Postcard | Spring 2021 |
Let Date | June 15, 2022 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
Due to Covid-19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings until further notice.
The public is encouraged to leave any questions or comments using this the project email or phone number.
Project Email: NC3-OdellSchool@publicinput.com
Project Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 5366
Project Contact
Donald Harward
NCDOT Division Design Construction Engineer
716 West Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
nc3-odellschool@publicinput.com
984-205-6615 code 5366
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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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