U-2530A: N.C. 127 Widening - Hickory
U-2530A: N.C. 127 Widening - Hickory
NCDOT is proposing to widen N.C. 127 from Huffman Farm Road to Zion Church Road, in Catawba County.
Project Study Area Map
This map is for reference only and is a representation of the general project area.
Project Highlights
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen N.C. 127 to four lanes with a median through the Mountain View area of Catawba County. The proposed improvements extend from Huffman Farm Road to Zion Church Road, a total project length of 3.1 miles. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow along N.C. 127 and address safety concerns. Accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians are also being considered in accordance with state and local planning goals.
Proposed Typical Section
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Note: This typical section is subject to change.
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
Property Acquisition | $ 23.9 million |
Utility Relocation | $ 3.8 million |
Construction Costs | $ 25.5 million |
Total Cost | $ 53.2 million |
* Estimated costs are preliminary and subject to change
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting No. 2 (Preferred Alternative) | Early 2024 |
Complete Environmental Document | Summer 2024 |
Right of Way | Summer 2025 |
Construction Begins | March 2027 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: NC-127-Widening@PublicInput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 2815
Project Contact
Bryan Sowell, P.E.
NCDOT Division 12
Project Development Team Lead
P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Project Contact
Jenny Noonkester, AICP
RS&H
Consultant Project Manager
1520 South Boulevard, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28203
Title VI Feedback
To ensure we’re hearing from a broad set of voices, would you be willing to share (completely anonymously) some information about yourself?
If so, please click here: https://publicinput.com/NCDOT-Title-VI
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