Objectives:
To support and respond to growth in the North Transit Corridor
Provide community connectivity by providing sidewalks and bicycle facilities
To provide an alternate route to I-77 (Statesville Road)
Reduce congestion and improve safety
Minimize impact to large oak trees on Statesville Road
Minimize impact to the community
Cost: 24,600,000
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 Statesville Road Widening project through the stages listed below. Specific work is conducted during each stage with an emphasis on public involvement during the planning and design phases.
Public meetings held:
March 29, 2001
September 20, 2001
Planning and Design Phase (Begin Winter 2000)
City staff is currently working with Mulkey Engineering to plan and design the improvements to Statesville Road. 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 two public meetings.
Funding for real estate acquisition and construction activities may be included in a future Transportation Bond Referendum, possibly in November 2008.
Real Estate Phase (To be determined once funding is identified)
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 (To be determined once funding is identified)
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 (To be determined once funding is identified)
E&PM staff will work closely with the contractor and property owners to ensure right of way agreements are followed.
