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.
Cost (for both sections): $49,400,000
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 worked with STV/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 were 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 $21.5 million was included in the 2008 Bond Referendum to complete the construction of Fred D. Alexander Boulevard between Freedom Drive and Brookshire Boulevard.
Real Estate
The City's Real Estate staff completed the acquisition of the right of way and property easements needed for construction work.
Bid Phase (see schedule above for the two sections)
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 (see schedule above for the two sections)
E&PM staff will work closely with the contractors and property owners to ensure right of way agreements are followed.
