U-6163: Cane Creek Rd Roundabout at Mills Gap Rd
U-6163: Cane Creek Rd Roundabout at Mills Gap Rd
Interactive Study Area Map
This map is for reference only and is a representation of the general project area.
Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade the intersection of Cane Creek Road (S.R. 3136) at Mills Gap Road (S.R. 3116) north of Fletcher in Buncombe County. The proposed improvements include the construction of a roundabout. The purpose of the project is to increase safety and efficiency for travelers. Traffic through the intersection will be maintained during construction.
Project Map
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Roundabouts
The N.C. Department of Transportation builds roundabouts to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. They also help reduce the congestion and backups more typical of traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals.
A driver generally enters the roundabout more quickly than if waiting at a traffic signal. In addition, the modern roundabout is much smaller than older traffic circles and requires vehicles to travel at lower speeds (15-20 mph), making them safer than traffic circles. Additionally, the slower speeds make it easier for a driver to find a gap of traffic inside the roundabout before safely entering it.
For more information on roundabouts, please watch the following video or visit the NCDOT Roundabout Webpage.
Project Funding*
| U-6163 | Cost* |
|---|---|
Property Acquisition | $100,000 |
Utility Relocation | $300,000 |
Construction | $2,400,000 |
Total | $2,800,000 |
* Costs are preliminary and subject to change
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Project Newsletter | October 2022 |
Environmental Document | December 2023 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition | June 2024 |
Construction | April 2025 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this website, email, or phone number:
Email: canecreekroundabout@PublicInput.com
Phone Number: 601-300-5186 enter project code 4681
The comment period for this project closed on December 16, 2022.
Title VI Feedback
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Project Contact
Gabriel Johnson, PE
NCDOT Highway Division 13
Division Project Manager
55 Orange Street
Asheville, NC 28801
canecreekroundabout@publicinput.com
601-300-5186 code 4681
Project Contact
Brett Abernathy, PE, PLS
JMT Engineers
Consultant Project Manager
514 S. Stratford Road, Suite 220
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
canecreekroundabout@publicinput.com
601-300-5186 code 4681
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