Interactive Project Study Area Map

Project Overview

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Highway Divisions 13 and 14 are constructing permanent repairs in response to Hurricane Helene. These efforts include replacing the bridge at the U.S. 64 / U.S. 74A intersection and restoring an approximately 2.6-mile stretch of U.S. 74A, extending from the U.S. 64 / U.S. 74A / N.C. 9 intersection to just east of the U.S. 74A / Terrace Drive intersection, in Rutherford and Henderson Counties.

U.S. 74A Conceptual Maps

U.S. 74A will be reconstructed on much of its previous alignment. However, in some areas there will be shifts in alignment due to damage from Hurricane Helene and the shifting Broad River. The permanent alignment is still conceptual and technical investigations are underway to determine the most appropriate location. 

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Temporary Access to Chimney Rock State Park

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Proposed Bridge Options - Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive

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Option 1: Replace Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive Bridges on Approximately Original Alignment

Option 2A: Replace Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive Bridges with 1 Bridge West of Original Southside Drive Bridge Alignment with Roundabout 

Option 2B: Replace Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive Bridges with 1 Bridge West of Original Southside Drive Bridge Alignment with Traditional Intersection

Option 3A: Replace Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive Bridges with 1 Bridge West of Original Chimney Rock Park Road Bridge Alignment with Roundabout

Option 3B: Replace Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive Bridges with 1 Bridge West of Original Chimney Rock Park Road Bridge Alignment with Traditional Intersection

Option 4*: Replace Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive Bridges with 1 Bridge on Original Chimney Rock Park Road Bridge Alignment with Traditional Intersection

*This option is subject to review under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. This review may take up to 1 year or more and requires concurrence from NC Historic Preservation Office.

Proposed Bridge Options - U.S. 64 Bridge in Bat Cave

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Option 1: Replace U.S. 64 Bridge in place (on same alignment) with temporary bridge to the east

Option 2: Replace U.S. 64 Bridge on new location to the east

Roadway Typical Sections

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U.S. 74A

U.S. 74A with retaining wall on Broad River side

U.S. 74A with retaining walls on both sides

U.S. 64 Bridge

Chimney Rock Park Road and Southside Drive Combined Bridge

Chimney Rock Park Road

Project Timeline:

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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.

To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,

please submit before March 12, 2025

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

Email: US74AChimneyRock@publicinput.com

Phone Number:  984-205-6615    enter project code 11105 to leave a message.

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Nathaniel Moneyham

Construction Engineer 

NCDOT Division 13

55 Orange Street

Asheville, NC  28801

Brian Burch

Consultant Project Manager

HNTB

4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 500

Raleigh, NC  27609

Josh Deyton

Construction Engineer 

NCDOT Division 14

253 Webster Road

Sylva, NC  28779

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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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