B-5983 - West Blvd Bridge Replacement Project
B-5983 - West Blvd Bridge Replacement Project
Propose to replace bridge (No. 54) on West Boulevard (N.C. 160) over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in southwest Charlotte in Mecklenburg County.
Interactive Study Area Map:
Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to replace the bridge on West Boulevard (N.C .160) over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County. The purpose of the project is to replace the structurally deficient bridge and upgrade sidewalks.
Project Highlights
During construction, the bridge will be closed, including the sidewalks, which may require a 3-mile detour to access the other side of the bridge. The existing bridge is a four (4)-lane roadway with sidewalk on each side.
The project would provide:
One 11-foot inside lane and one 13-foot outside lane in each direction, separated by a 4-foot monolithic island.
10-foot multi-use path on the north side and 7.5-foot sidewalk on the south side of the bridge.
Project Vicinity Map
Project Funding:
Activity | Estimated Costs* |
| Right-of-Way Acquisition | $ 336,000 |
Construction Cost | $ 5.6 Million |
Total Cost | $ 5.9 Million |
*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Right-Of-Way Acquisition | Winter 2024 |
Construction Begins | Winter 2027 |
* Future dates 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.
Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development
were to be submitted before February 5, 2024.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: West-Boulevard-Charlotte@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 and enter project code 4281
In the graphic below, do you live on the east or west side of the Southern Railroad?
Do you use the bridge to access community resources on the other side of the bridge of West Boulevard?
How do you access community resources on West Boulevard? (Select all that apply)
If you have children, do they need to cross the bridge in order to get to their school?
How does your student access the nearby the school? (Select all that apply)
If the bridge was closed for up to a year, how would the 3-mile detour route affect your daily travel?
Do you have any comments or questions regarding the proposed project?
Project Contact Information
Tydira Ingram
Project Manager
NCDOT Division 10
1000 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh NC 27610
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-Form
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
Page last updated: May 12, 2026
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