Cost: $25,500,000
Please note that this figure includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right of way, utility relocation, consultant fee, construction and landscaping.
The Engineering & Property Management (E&PM) project team will manage the US 29 / NC 49 Improvement Project through a four stage process. Specific work is conducted during each stage with an emphasis on public involvement during the planning and design phases.
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The project will be split into separate phases in which the City Boulevard Segment will be expedited to be built by Crescent Resources in providing access to the proposed IKEA Development, which is anticipated to begin construction by early 2008. The remaining portion of the project is anticipated to begin construction by April 2009.
Planning & Design Phase
City Boulevard Extension (September 2006 - September 2007)
29/49 Intersection (September 2006 - March 2008)
City staff worked with Gannett Fleming to plan and design the improvements. These plans were based on safety, cost, benefits, traffic analysis and a public involvement process. Open the attachment below to view the concept plan for the project.
29/49 Concept Plan (1 mg)
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The public involvement process included public meetings where the project team and citizens and businesses shared information and issues with each other. Click on the links below to review previous communications on this project:
March 2006 Postcard (pdf format)
February 2005 Postcard (pdf format)
August 2005 Newsletter (pdf format)
September 2006 Postcard (pdf format)
Real Estate Phase
29/49 Intersection (December 2007 - September2008)
The City's Real Estate staff will work with citizens and businesses to acquire right of way and property easements needed for construction work.
Bid Phase
City Boulevard Extension (October 2007 - December 2007)
29/49 Intersection (October 2008 - December 2008)
During the bid phase, final specifications and special provisions will be prepared and quantities of material will be determined. The City of Charlotte follows the North Carolina state regulations and selects the lowest, responsible bidder.
Utility Relocation Phase
29/49 Intersection (June 2008 - December 2008)
Overhead utilities will be relocated to allow the widening of the roads. Preparation for utility relocation will include removing or relocating objects in conflict with the proposed overhead lines. Such examples include tree trimming or removal, signs or fence relocation, and other structural removal or modifications.
Construction Phase
City Boulevard Extension (March 2008 - April 2009)
29/49 Intersection (April 2009 - April 2012)
Construction will be staged based on the traffic control plans which will be developed to address any issues pertaining to access during construction. The contractor is required to follow all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations. E&PM staff will work closely with the contractor and property owners to ensure right of way agreements are followed during the construction phase.
