W-5710Y: New Town Rd at Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd - Union County
W-5710Y: New Town Rd at Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd - Union County
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade the intersection of New Town Road and Waxhaw Indian Trail Road to a roundabout in Union County.
Construction is anticipated to begin Summer 2021 and will last approx.120 days.
Interactive Study Area Map
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.
For more information on roundabouts, please watch the following video or visit the NCDOT Roundabout webpage:
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
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Total Construction Costs | $ 2.3 million |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
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Final Environmental Document | Fall 2018 |
Project Postcard | Spring 2021 |
Construction | Summer 2021 |
* 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 the project email or phone number.
Project Email: newtown-waxhaw-indiantrail@publicinput.com
Project Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 4403