RC-2010B: New Town Road-Union County
RC-2010B: New Town Road-Union County
NCDOT proposes to realign New Town Road at N.C. 75/Waxhaw Road, and close the at-grade railroad crossing on Fletcher Broome Road in Monroe, Union County.
Interactive Study Area Map:
Open House Public Meeting
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March 13, 2025
Union Academy Charter School
675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
No formal presentation will be made
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Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to enhance safety for motorists and minimize the risk of vehicle-train collisions in Monroe, Union County.
The project proposes to close the existing at-grade railroad crossing on Fletcher Broome Road (S.R. 1157) and realign New Town Road (S.R. 1315) to create a new intersection with N.C. 75 (Waxhaw Highway). The realignment of New Town Road will result in a reconfigured railroad crossing and roadway intersection which reduces the skew of the crossing and improves safety. Fletcher Broome Road will be closed on either side of the railroad tracks.
Project History
NCDOT identified an opportunity for safety improvements due to the short distance between N.C. 75 and CSX railroad at Fletcher Broome Road and the skew of the existing at-grade railroad crossing at New Town Road
Several alternatives that were investigated would have required replacement of railroad flashers and gates along with preemption if a traffic signal is installed at the N.C. 75 / Fletcher Broom intersection.
NCDOT Division 10 and the NCDOT Rail Division evaluated multiple scenarios and recommends relocation of New Town Road to provide a safer, improved crossing of the CSX Railroad.
The existing Fletcher Broome Road railroad crossing would need to close in order to access funding for the realignment of New Town Road.
Project Map
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Typical Section
Project Funding:
Activity | Estimated Costs* |
Right-of-Way Acquisition | $ 400,000 |
Construction | $ 4.5 Million |
Total Cost | $ 4.9 Million |
*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
Activity | Anticipated Date* |
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins | Spring 2026 |
Construction Begins | Summer 2028 |
*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.
To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,
please submit below by April 11, 2025.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: new-town-realignment@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 10567
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Brian Gackstetter, EI
Engineering Coordination Manager
NCDOT Rail Division
1553 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Jen Goodwin
Communication Officer
NCDOT Division 10
716 W. Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
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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