Interactive 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 replace the bridge on Old Mountain Road over I-40 in Iredell County. A new structure will be built to the east of the existing bridge. The new bridge will include two 12-foot travel lanes and 6-foot paved shoulders on each side. A roundabout will be constructed on each side of the bridge at the on/off ramps to facilitate the movement of traffic.

Old Mountain Road will remain open during construction. There will be no detour of Old Mountain Road. However, there will be 2 short-term closures of the I-40 on-off ramps requiring detours. The east side ramps will be closed for 1 weekend to construct tie-ins to the new ramps. The westside ramps will close for 30-45 days for construction of part of the proposed roundabouts.

The detour will affect vehicles on eastbound I-40 wanting to access Old Mountain Road and vehicles on Old Mountain Road trying to access westbound I-40. This detour will use the Stamey Farm Road interchange located to the east of Old Mountain Road. Vehicles will access/exit I-40 at the Stamey Farm Road interchange, follow Stamey Farm Road south to Hickory Highway (US 70), then west to Old Mountain Road.

No relocations are anticipated with this project and right of way acquisition is anticipated to be minimal.

Project Map

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Proposed Typical Section

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Project Funding

 

 

Estimated Amount*

Utility Relocation

        $   0.3 Million

Right of Way Acquisition

        $   0.9 Milion  

Construction

        $ 22.1 Million

Total Cost

       $  23.3 Milllion

* Estimated costs are preliminary and subject to change

Project Timeline

 

Milestone

Date*

Environmental Document Completed

June 2025  

Right of Way Acquisition Begins

Fall 2026  

Construction

Fall 2028  

* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change

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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 deadline for submitting comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,

was December 8, 2023.


The public is encouraged to leave comments or questions using this webpage, email, or phone number:

Email: Old-Mountain-Rd-bridge@PublicInput.com

Phone Number: 984-205-6615      enter project code 1890

Project Contact

 Nora McCann, EIT

NCDOT PMU

NCDOT Project Manager

1582 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1582

Project Contact

 Lisa Samples, Ph.d., PE

ms consultants, Inc.

Consultant Project Manager

5444 Wade Park Boulevard, Ste 160

Raleigh, NC  27607

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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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