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Fred D. Alexander Boulevard
Section B: Freedom Drive to Valleydale Road
Section C: Valleydale to Brookshire Boulevard (Highway 16)
 
Fred D. Alexander Boulevard extends from Freedom Drive to Valleydale Road (Section B), and from Valleydale Road to Brookshire Boulevard (Section C), a total distance of approximately two miles.  A four-lane, median divided, curb and gutter roadway will be constructed on new location.  Bicycle facilities and sidewalks along the project will accommodate cyclists and pedestrians. 

Objectives:

  • Construct another good circumferential road in the northwestern quadrant of the City (I-485 would be the other facility)
  • Provide community connectivity by providing sidewalks and bicycle facilities
  • Reduce congestion and improve safety
  • Provide a grade separated intersection at proposed Fred D. Alexander, Mount Holly Road, CSX Rail Road and Old Mount Holly Road 
  • Construct two bridges, one over the main Rail line to the CSX facility and one over a Rail road spur.
  • Close two at grade Rail Road crossings.
 
 


Fred D. Alexander
This project will make improvements to Fred D. Alexander Boulevard in two different places.

What's happened?City staff is currently working with Ralph Whitehead Associates, Inc. (Section B) and HDR Engineering (Section C) to plan and design the improvements to both Fred D. Alexander Boulevard Projects. Funding for construction was approved in the 2006 bonds.

What's next? Design and real estate acquisition will continue through September 2008.

Who to contact? Imad Fakhreddin, 704-336-7926

  
 

Cost (for both sections):  $44,400,000
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 Fred D. Alexander Boulevard Project (Sections B and C) through a four stage process.  Specific work is conducted during each stage with an emphasis on public involvement during the planning and design phases.  Click here to learn how City projects are selected, designed and built. 

Planning & Design Phase
City staff is currently working with Ralph Whitehead Associates, Inc. (Section B) and HDR Engineering (Section C) to plan and design the improvements to both Fred D. Alexander Boulevard Projects.  These plans are based on safety, cost, benefits, traffic analysis and a public involvement process that allowed citizens and nearby businesses to provide input at public meetings. 
 
Funding for Real Estate Acquisition and Utility Relocation was approved in the November 2004 Bond Referendum (approximately $5.8 million).  Funding for the first phase of construction ($20 million - bridge over the CSX Railroad @ Mount Holly Road) was approved in the November 2006 Bond Referendum.  An additional $16.5 million is proposed to be included in the 2008 Bond Referendum to complete the construction of Fred D. Alexander Boulevard between Freedom Drive and Brookshire Boulevard.

Click here to view the January 2007 postcard.
 
Real Estate (1st phase to be completed by August 2007)
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 (1st phase to be completed by March 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. 
 
Construction Phase (1st phase to begin in June 2008 and end by September 2010)
E&PM staff will work closely with the contractors and property owners to ensure right of way agreements are followed.
Project Contacts:
Imad Fakhreddin, P.E., Engineering Project Manager, 704-336-7926
Veronica Wallace P.E., Transportation Project Manager, 704-336-7401