CONCORD – The N.C. Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting next week to gather input on a proposed project to improve traffic in a busy part of Concord.
A project is under development to realign Union Cemetery Road to cross U.S. 29 at Rock Hill Church Road. Improvements are also being proposed for a section of U.S. 29, along with a connector road between the existing and realigned Union Cemetery Road.
Traffic flow will also be improved by converting the existing intersection at Union Cemetery Road and Cabarrus Avenue West from full movement to allow right-in and right-out turns.
The project was submitted for funding consideration through the State Transportation Improvement Program, receiving a high score in the regional impact category. It is also a priority project in the City of Concord's small area plan.
A public meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at Southside Baptist Church, 561 Union Cemetery Road. People may attend the meeting at any time, as no formal presentation will be made.
For those who cannot attend the meeting, they may submit comments in writing, by phone or email through Dec. 7. All comments received will be reviewed and considered for the final design.
More information and a map of the proposed improvements can be found at the NCDOT public meetings website.
To send comments or learn more, contact NCDOT Project Engineer Sean Epperson at 704-983-4400. You may also submit comments in writing to 716 W. Main Street, Albemarle, N.C., 28001.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Samantha Borges at 919-707-6115 as early as possible so arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.