W-5706S: U.S. 74/76 Improvements
W-5706S: U.S. 74/76 Improvements
Preliminary Engineering Activities for this project
have been suspended.
The project proposes improvements to U.S. 74/76 from Byrdville Freeman Road (S.R. 1836) to east of Money Hole Road (S.R. 1845) in Columbus County.
Vicinity Map:
Project Design: Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI)
With the most common type of RCI, drivers on the main road follow their usual paths, but raised medians redirect drivers from the side road. When there is a safe opening in traffic, drivers turn right to easily enter the flow of traffic on the main route. To go the other direction, or cross the highway, they pull into a dedicated lane to make a U-turn. There may be a traffic signal at this location. Reduced conflict intersections simplify how traffic is moved through the area, making travel safer and quicker. By removing most of the crossing conflicts, an RCI typically results in less severe crashes.
Benefits of an RCI:
• Improves safety for motorists and pedestrians
• Accommodates more traffic volume without increased delays
• Allows for the City or NCDOT to adjust the timing of the traffic signals to control the speed at which drivers move through the corridor
• Requires less right-of-way or property impacts than adding travel lanes or building an interchange
Public Involvement
Public Meeting:
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 to present project maps and receive public input.
October 22, 2019 Delco Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church 283 Kaiser Road Delco, NC 28436 |
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Public Meeting Map:
Project Funding:
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $ 150,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 2,914,000 |
Total Costs | $ 3,064,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on draft NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Public Meeting | October 2019 |
Environmental Documentation | January 2020 |
Right-of-Way | April 2021 |
Let | April or May 2021 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments:
NCDOT accepts comments throughout the project development process.
comments can be emailed to: US74-76-ColumbusCounty@PublicInput.com
or Mailed to the project manager at the address shown below.
Project Contact Information:
Alex Henderson
NCDOT Division 6 Project Manager
P.O. Box 1150
Fayetteville, NC 28302
(910) 364-0692
Project Email Address: US74-76-ColumbusCounty@publicinput.com
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