Description

The proposed project is a 19.7-mile long new location roadway from US 74 at I-485 in eastern Mecklenburg County to US 74 between the towns of Wingate and Marshville in Union County.

Latest News and Updates

The Authority is working in close coordination with other units of NCDOT and FHWA to prepare additional documentation to respond to the Circuit Court’s concerns. Documentation is expected to be complete in early 2013, with a new Record of Decision anticipated later in 2013. At that point, work on final designs and right-of-way acquisition could resume.

April 30, 2013: NCDOT announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) withdrew the project’s 404 environmental permit until an updated construction timetable is established.

NCDOT will need to reapply for this permit before construction of the road begins because it is a requirement for road projects that cross water or wetlands. NCDOT will coordinate with the USACE once the environmental study is complete and construction activities are able to resume.

May 22, 2012: NCDOT announced today that it intends to file a petition for rehearing with the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the proposed Monroe Bypass.

NCDOT prevailed in the initial suit filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) challenging the environmental documents for the Monroe Bypass. SELC filed an appeal to the 4th Circuit, and a three-judge panel of the court on May 3 overturned the lower court decision. The petition for rehearing seeks a review by the full circuit court of the legal analysis arising out of technical data and facts that the state believes the higher court panel misunderstood.

The Appeals Court will decide whether or not to rehear this case. In the meantime, and out of an abundance of caution, the N.C. Turnpike Authority (NCTA) will begin a review of the issues detailed in the panel’s opinion and determine what, if any, additional environmental study might be necessary. During this data review process, NCTA will engage a variety of experts to assist in the data analysis and explanation. In the meantime, NCTA will suspend most work on the project until it is legally prudent to move forward.

NCTA will host a community meeting in the coming weeks to answer questions regarding this project and how this process will impact the current timeline. The time, date and location of that meeting have not been determined yet.

Property owners who have questions should contact their Right of Way Agent directly or call (704) 893-0131 or email monroerightofway@ncdot.gov.

Additional project details are available at:

• Monroe Bypass Project

Project Schedule (subject to change)
Draft Supplemental Environmental Document	Summer 2013
Public Comment Period on Draft Supplemental Environmental Document	Summer 2013
Final Supplemental Environmental Document	Late 2013
Record of Decision	Late 2013

Project Overview and Purpose

Existing US 74 serves as an important commercial corridor for Union and Mecklenburg County residents and businesses, with many retail, commercial, and employment centers having direct access to/from US 74.

The Monroe Bypass will improve mobility and capacity within the project study area by providing a facility for the US 74 corridor that allows for high-speed regional travel consistent with the designations of the North Carolina Strategic Highway Corridor program and the North Carolina Intrastate System, while maintaining access to properties along existing US 74.

Project Video

Final EIS

Final EIS May 2010 (by Section)

• Record of Decision
• Project Fact Sheet
• Cover and Signature Pages
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Special Project Commitments
• Section 1 - Draft EIS Summary and Updates
• Section 2 - Preferred Alternative
• Section 3 - Comments and Coordination
• Section 4 - List of Preparers
• Section 5 - List of Agencies, Organizations, & Persons of Whom Copies of the Statement are Sent
• Section 6 - References

Appendices

• A. Draft EIS Errata
• B. Response to Comments on the Draft EIS
• C. Summary of Impacts
• D. Resolutions and Correspondence
• E. Mobile Source Air Toxics-Discussion of Impacts
• F. Jurisdiction Resource Attribute and Impact Tables
• G. Qualitative Indirect and Cumulative Effects Assesment
• H. Quantitative Indirect and Cumulative Effects Analysis – Land Use
• I. Quantitative Indirect and Cumulative Effects Analysis – Water Quality
• Comprehensive Traffic & Revenue Study (September 2010)
• Preliminary Traffic & Revenue Study (April 2009)
• Aesthetic Design Guide (August 2010)

Supporting Documents

• Freshwater Mussel Survey Report (July 2009)
• Addendum Traffic Noise Technical Memorandum (January 2010)
• Review for Potential On-Site Mitigation Technical Memorandum (February 2010)
• Final Year 2035 Traffic Operations Memo Part 1 (April 2009)
• Final Year 2035 Traffic Operations Memo Part 2 (April 2009)
• Final Year 2035 Traffic Operations Memo Part 3 (April 2009)
• Final Addendum to year 2035 Traffic Op Memo (February 2010)
• Monroe Connector/Bypass Service Road Study (April 2010)
• Biological Assessment (May 2010)

Draft EIS

General Information

• Citizens Summary
  (Printable Version)
• Public Hearing Announcement
• Upcoming Public Involvement Meetings
• Turnpike Authority to Hold Open Houses and Public Hearings May 18-21
• Travel Diagram - I-485 Interchange Option
• Travel Diagram - US 74 Frontage Road Option
• Public Comment Form
• Pre-Hearing Open House and Public Hearing Presentation

Draft EIS March 2009 (by Section)

• Errata and Revisions to the Draft EIS (May 6, 2009)
• Cover and Signature Pages
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Preface Figures
• Special Project Commitments
• Executive Summary
• Ch. 1 – Purpose and Need for Action & Figures
• Ch. 2 – Alternatives Considered & Figures
• Ch. 3 – Human Environment & Figures
• Ch. 4 – Physical Environment & Figures
• Ch. 5 – Cultural Resources & Figures
• Ch. 6 – Natural Environment & Figures
• Ch. 7 – Indirect & Cumulative Effects & Figures
• Ch. 8 – Other Impact Considerations
• Ch. 9 – Public Involvement & Agency Coordination
• Ch. 10 – List of Preparers
• Ch. 11 – List of Agencies, Organizations and Statement Recipients
• Ch. 12 – References

Appendices

• A. Federal Register Notices and Agency Correspondence
• B. Design Criteria for the Functional Engineering Designs
• C. Relocation Reports
• D. Noise Contour Maps
• E. Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) Analysis
• F. Farmland Conversion Impact Rating Forms
• G. Elevated Roadway Photo Simulation
• H. Recommended Preliminary Drainage Crossing Table
• I. Section 4(f) de minimis Impact Analysis for Matthews Sportsplex
• J. Jurisdictional Resources Attribute and Impact Tables
• K. Public Involvement Materials

Corridor/Design Public Hearing Maps

• Overview Map 1 of 2 (West end) (April 2009)
• Overview Map 2 of 2 (East end) (April 2009)
• Western Area Map 1 of 2 (April 2009)
• Western Area Map 2 of 2 (April 2009)
• Central Area Map 1 of 2 (April 2009)
• Central Area Map 2 of 2 (April 2009)
• Eastern Area Map 1 of 4 (April 2009)
• Eastern Area Map 2 of 4 (April 2009)
• Eastern Area Map 3 of 4 (April 2009)
• Eastern Area Map 4 of 4 (April 2009)

Supporting Documents

• Existing US 74 Alternatives Study (April 2009)
• Final Traffic Noise Technical Memorandum (March 2009)
• Draft Year 2035 Build Traffic Operations Technical Memorandum (February 2009)
• Final Air Quality Technical Memorandum (February 2009)
• Final Indirect and Cumulative Effects Assessment (January 2009)
• Monroe Connector/Bypass Technical Memorandum on Impacts (January 2009)
• Natural Resources State Technical Report (December 2008)
• Final Preliminary Hydraulic Technical Memorandum Part 1 of 3 (December 2008)
• Final Preliminary Hydraulic Technical Memorandum Part 2 of 3 (December 2008)
• Final Preliminary Hydraulic Technical Memorandum Part 3 of 3 (December 2008)
• Traffic Forecast for TIP Projects R-3329 & R-2559 Monroe Connector/Bypass (September 2008)
• July 2008 Draft of September 2008 Traffic Forecast for TIP Projects R-3329 & R-2559 (July 2008)
• Technical Memorandum for TIP Projects R-2559 & R-3329 US 74 Upgrade Scenario (June 2008)
• Traffic Forecasts for the No-Build Alternatives (June 2008)
• Alternatives Development and Analysis Report (April 2008)
• GeoEnvironmental Impact Evaluation (April 2008)
• Existing and Year 2030 No-Build Traffic Operations Technical Memorandum (March 2008)
• Final Statement of Purpose and Need (February 2008)
• Final Community Impact Assessment Part 1 of 4 (February 2008)
• Final Community Impact Assessment Part 2 of 4 (February 2008)
• Final Community Impact Assessment Part 3 of 4 (February 2008)
• Final Community Impact Assessment Part 4 of 4 (February 2008)
• Historic Architectural Resources Reconnaissance Report (October 2007)
• Monroe Connector/Bypass Notice of Intent (January 2007)

Project Library

Documents

• Corp Monroe Bypass Revocation Letter (April 2013)
• Comprehensive Traffic & Revenue Study (September 2010)
• Preliminary Traffic & Revenue Study (April 2009)
• Aesthetic Design Guide (August 2010)

Permits

• Department of the Army Permit Number 2009-00876 (April 2011)
• NCDWQ 401 Water Quality Certification Number 3845 (April 2011)

Maps

• Preferred Alternative (November 2009)
• Turnpike Authority Announces Preferred Alternative D (November 2009)

News Releases

• News Release - NCDOT RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT TO BUILD MONROE CONNECTOR/BYPASS (10/25/2011)
• Monroe Bypass - Final Judgement (10/25/2011)
• Monroe Bypass - Judge Dever's Opinion (10/24/2011)
• Turnpike Authority Receives Final Environmental Permit (April 2011)
• Monroe Judge Denies Injunction (December 2010)
• Construction Bids Opened (October 2010)
• Turnpike Authority Moves Forward with selecting design and construction teams (June 2010)

Presentations

• Monroe Bypass Community Workshops (June 2012)
• MUMPO Presentation (March 2010)
• Monroe Bypass - Industry Forum (February 2010)

Contract Procurement

• Project Synopsis
• Procurement Timeline
• Industry Forum 02/04/10
• Optional Pre-Bid Meeting 03/31/10
• Functional Designs
• R3329-R2559 Plan Sheets Part 1 of 3
• R3329-R2559 Plan Sheets Part 2 of 3
• R3329-R2559 Plan Sheets Part 3 of 3
• R3329-R2559 Cross Sections Part 1 of 3
• R3329-R2559 Cross Sections Part 2 of 3
• R3329-R2559 Cross Sections Part 3 of 3
• Sheets 1 - 6
• Profile Sheets 1 - 6
• Advertisement & Forms
• RFQ Holder List 5/10/10
• Special Notice of RFQ
• Stipend
• ITS Design Firm Approval
• SOQ-1
• SOQ-2
• SOQ-3
• SOQ-4
• SOQ-5

• SOQ Submitters
• Short-Listed Teams
• Approved ITS Design Firms
• RFP
• First Industry Draft ITP
• First Industry Draft RFP
• Second Industry Draft ITP
• Second Industry Draft RFP
• Third Industry Draft ITP
• Third Industry Draft RFP
• Final ITP
• Final RFP
• Addendum No. 1
• Addendum No. 2
• Addendum No. 3
• Bid Results
• Submittal Guidelines
• Roadway Design
• Traffic Control
• Signals
• Signing
• Design-Build Policy

Archives

Documents

• Proposed Preliminary Traffic & Revenue Study Final Report (October 2006)
• Preliminary Traffic and Revenue Study Presentation (August 2006)
• Stallings Town Council Meeting 12-13-07 (Updated Version) (December 2007)
• Draft Alternatives Development and Analysis Report (November 2007)
• Draft Alternatives Development and Analysis Report – Appendices (November 2007)
• Draft Alternatives Development and Analysis Report – Section 1 Figures (November 2007)
• Draft Alternatives Development and Analysis Report – Section 2 Figures (November 2007)
• Draft Alternatives Development and Analysis Report – Section 3 Figures (November 2007)
• Draft Alternatives Development and Analysis Report – Section 4 Figures (November 2007)
• Recommended Detailed Study Alternatives (November 2007)
• Monroe Connector/Bypass Newsletter (November 2007)
• Updated Preliminary Study Corridors Map (September 2007)
• Preliminary Study Corridor 18A (September 2007)
• Preliminary Study Corridor 22A (September 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: Welcome (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: Vicinity Map (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: 8 Step Planning Process (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: Study Area (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: Overview Purpose and Need (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: Schedule (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: TIP Projects (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop: We Need Your Input (June 2007)
• Preliminary Study Corridors Map (June 2007)
• Monroe Connector/Bypass Citizens Informational Workshop Maps 6/25/07 and 6/26/07 Sheet 1 of 2 (June 2007)
• Monroe Connector/Bypass Citizens Informational Workshop Maps 6/25/07 and 6/26/07 Sheet 2 of 2 (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop Handout 6/25/07 and 6/26/07 (June 2007)
• Project Study Area and Preliminary Study Corridors 6/25/07 (June 2007)
• Citizens Informational Workshop Presentation 6/25/07 and 6/26/07 (June 2007)
• Local Officials Presentation 6/25/07 - Part 1 (June 2007)
• Local Officials Presentation 6/25/07 - Part 2 (June 2007)
• Monroe Connector/Bypass Newsletter (June 2007)
• Agency and Local Scoping Comments (February 2007)
• Revised Alternatives Report - Section 1 Figures (April 2008)
• Revised Alternatives Report - Section 2 Figures (April 2008)
• Revised Alternatives Report - Section 3 Figures (April 2008)
• Revised Alternatives Report - Section 4 Figures (April 2008)
• Revised Alternatives Report - Appendices (April 2008)
• Matthews Transportation Summit 4.21.08 (April 2008)
• Revised Segment 2 Alignment – 3/26/08 Meetin Handout (March 2008)
• Revised Corridor Segment 2 Alignment (March 2008)
• Presentation to Indian Trail Town Counsel 2-12-08 (February 2008)

Contact Information

Resources for Local Property Owners

In many cases, it is inevitable that a certain amount of private property must be acquired. The displacement of homes and businesses is minimized to the extent practicable. The following brochures will answer questions about this process.