U-5973: U.S. 19/Weaverville Hwy and New Stock Road
U-5973: U.S. 19/Weaverville Hwy and New Stock Road
Preliminary Engineering Activities for this project
have been suspended.
Project Description
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to improve the intersection of U.S. 19 Business (Weaverville Highway) and New Stock Road (S.R. 1740) in Buncombe County. Once complete, the project will improve traffic flow at this intersection and the nearby I-26 interchange. Preliminary planning and engineering work on the project began in November 2017.
Two design alternatives are being evaluated for this project.
Alternative 1 includes:
- Realignment of On and Off Ramps for I-26 Westbound
- Realignment of Blueberry Hill Road with U.S.19 Business controlled by a traffic signal
- Roundabout at Highlander Road
Alternative 2 includes:
- Realignment of On and Off Ramps for I-26 Westbound
- Realignment of Blueberry Hill Road with U.S.19 Business with right-in / right-out access only
- Left turns into Blueberry Hill would be accomplished by making a U-turn
- using the new "bulbout" turnaround between Blueberry Hill and Highlander
Vicinity Map:
Public Involvement
NCDOT held a public meeting on August 14, 2018 to present two design alternatives, answer questions and receive comment.
PUBLIC MEETING | |
Date | August 14, 2018 |
Location | Woodfin Community Center11 Community RoadWoodfin |
Time | 4-7 p.m. |
This was an open house public meetingThere was no formal presentation | |
Public Meeting Maps
Alternative 1 (https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Documents/U-5973_Alternative_1_Map.pdf)
Alternative 2 (https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Documents/U-5973_Alternative_2_Map.pdf)
Project Cost and Schedule
This project is listed as Project U-5973 in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s State Transportation Improvement Program and is funded for $1.3 million.
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Estimated Amount* |
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Total Project Cost |
$1,300,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change.
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Milestone |
Date* |
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Environmental Document (State Environmental Assessment) |
Spring 2019 |
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Right of Way Acquisition |
Summer 2019 |
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Construction |
Summer 2020 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Mike Clark
NCDOT Highway Division 13
Project Engineer
55 Orange Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 251-6171
Rachelle Beauregard
NCDOT Project Consultant
AECOM
701 Corporate Center Drive Suite 475
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 239-7168
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