HL-0055 - Potter Road and Forest Lawn Drive

Proposed roundabout at the intersection of Potter Road and Forest Lawn Drive in the Weddington area of Union County

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Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Potter Road (S.R. 1357) and Forest Lawn Drive (S.R. 1358) in the Weddington area of Union County.

The roundabout is being constructed to increase safety and increase traffic mobility for the traveling public.

Project Map

To view or download project map click here or on the map below

Watch this short video for more information about Roundabouts in North Carolina

Detour routes: (map below)

Roundabout construction will require an 8-10 week road closure resulting in an off-site detour.

Roads that will be used for the off-site detour are :

Chestnut Ln., Matthew-Weddington Rd., Antioch Church Rd., N.C. Highway 84, Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd., and Old Monroe Rd.

Project Funding:

Activity	Costs*
Project Development & Design	$ 475,000
Right-of-Way Acquisition	$ 643,000
Construction	$ 1,375,000
Total Cost	$ 2,493,000

*costs are subject to change.

Project Timeline:

Milestone	Date*
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins	November 2024
Utility Relocation Begins	August 2025
Construction Begins	May 2026

* Future dates subject to change.

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 May 9, 2024.

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

Email: potter-forestlawn-weddington@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 512-580-8850 enter project code 10224 to leave a message

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Do you have any comments or questions regarding the proposed project?

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Donald Harward

Division Project Manager

NCDOT Highway Division 10

716 W. Main St.

Albemarle, NC 28001

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Jason Brooks

Senior Assistant Division Design Construction Engineer

NCDOT Highway Division 10

716 W. Main St.

Albemarle, NC 28001

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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