Open House Public Meeting

Thursday, December 8, 2022

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Jonesville Town Hall

1503 N.C. 67, Jonesville, NC 28642

There was no formal presentation

Project Highlights

The proposed improvements include roundabouts at the intersections of West Main Street and Elm Street and Elm Street and North Bridge Street along with improving bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in Surry and Yadkin Counties. The project also includes rehabilitating the Bridge on West Main Street going over the Yadkin River. 

The purpose of this project is to provide safe passage for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists along the corridor. The length of the project is approximately 0.35 miles.

Alternatives

Alternative 1: 

• A roundabout will be constructed at the West Main Street / Elm Street intersection that is shifted to the west of the West Main Street centerline.
• River Road will be relocated to tie into the roundabout.
• A roundabout will be constructed at the Elm Street / North Bridge Street intersection.
• The West Main Street / Elm Street intersection will operate better as it creates a shift in the alignment which will serve to slow the traffic down and create a safer intersection.
• The shifted location of the roundabout at the intersection of West Main Street / Elm Street will simplify construction and allow most of the roundabout to be constructed under traffic with only short-term closures or detours.
• The shifted alignment of West Main Street allows more room to properly tie Cherry Street in and provides more sight distance.  While neither alternative provides an ideal location for the intersection of West Main Street and Cherry Street, the design team believes Alternate 1/1A provides a safer option.
• River Road will function in its current location, but the design team believes relocating River Road to tie into the roundabout (Alternative 1/2) to be a safer and more efficient option.

Alternative 1A: 

• A roundabout will be constructed at the West Main Street / Elm Street intersection that is shifted to the west of the West Main Street centerline.
• The River Road / West Main Street intersection will remain in its current location.
• A roundabout will be constructed at the Elm Street / North Bridge Street intersection.
• The West Main Street / Elm Street intersection will operate better as it creates a shift in the alignment which will serve to slow the traffic down and create a safer intersection.
• The shifted location of the roundabout at the intersection of West Main Street / Elm Street will simplify construction and allow most of the roundabout to be constructed under traffic with only short-term closures or detours.
• The shifted alignment of West Main Street allows more room to properly tie Cherry Street in and provides more sight distance.  While neither alternative provides an ideal location for the intersection of West Main Street and Cherry Street, the design team believes Alternate 1/1A provides a safer option.

Alternative 2: 

• A roundabout will be constructed at the West Main Street / Elm Street intersection centered on the West Main Street centerline.
• River Road will be relocated to tie into the roundabout.
• A roundabout will be constructed at the Elm Street / North Bridge Street intersection.
• With the roundabout located centered in line with the bridge, it is very unlikely the roundabout can be constructed without closing the road for an extended period.  As the local citizens are aware, this route is the primary detour for I-77 in the event of an emergency.
• The location of the roundabout at West Main Street / Elm Street centered on the West Main Street centerline creates a steeper grade entering the roundabout from Elm Street and will impact the rideability and the operation of the roundabout.
• The location of the roundabout at West Main Street / Elm Street centered on the West Main Street centerline will make the pedestrian movement from the south side of Elm Street to the east side of West Main Street and Cherry Street difficult to construct and maintain. 
• River Road will function in its existing location, but the design team believes relocating River Road to tie into the roundabout (Alternative 1/2) to be a safer and more efficient option.

Alternative 2A: 

• A roundabout will be constructed at the West Main Street / Elm Street intersection centered on the West Main Street centerline.
• The River Road / West Main Street intersection will remain in its current location.
• A roundabout will be constructed at the Elm Street / North Bridge Street intersection.
• With the roundabout located centered in line with the bridge, it is very unlikely the roundabout can be constructed without closing the road for an extended period.  As the local citizens are aware, this route is the primary detour for I-77 in the event of an emergency.
• The location of the roundabout at West Main Street / Elm Street centered on the West Main Street centerline creates a steeper grade entering the roundabout from Elm Street and will impact the rideability and the operation of the roundabout.
• The location of the roundabout at West Main Street / Elm Street centered on the West Main Street centerline will make the pedestrian movement from the south side of Elm Street to the east side of West Main Street and Cherry Street difficult to construct and maintain. 

Public Meeting Map #1 

(Alternative 1 with roundabout shifted to west and River Road relocated)

(Alternative 1A with roundabout shifted to west and existing River Road) 

Public Meeting Map - Alt 1 and 1A

Public Meeting Map #2

(Alternative 2 with River Road relocated)

(Alternative 2A with existing River Road)

Public Meeting Map - Alt 2 and 2A

Proposed Typical Section

Elm Street Typical Section

West Main Street Typical Section

West Main Street Typical Section

Bridge Typical Section

River Road Typical Section

North Bridge Street Typical Section

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.​

To view information on how to navigate roundabouts in North Carolina click here.

Project Funding

* Costs are preliminary and subject to change

Project Timeline

* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change

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.

Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development were submitted by January 5, 2023.

Project Contact

 Heath Slaughter

NCDOT Highway Division 11

Division Project Manager

801 Statesville Road

North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

Project Contact

 Brett Abernathy, PE, PLS

Vaughn & Melton Consulting

Consulting Project Manager

514 S. Stratford Road, Suite 220

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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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.  

     
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