BURLINGTON – Transportation officials have scheduled a public meeting on Thursday, April 26, regarding a proposal to widen a portion of N.C. 62 to multiple lanes, relocate N.C. 62 to intersect U.S. 70 across from East Lake Drive, and widen a small section of U.S. 70.
The public can view maps displaying the location and design of the project as they become available at NCDOT Public Meeting Site. Additional information can be found on the project website at https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Pages/U-5844-2018-04-26.aspx.
“The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow, relieve congestion, support regional mobility and accessibility, accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians and enhance safety for all roadway users,” said NCDOT Division 7 Engineer Mike Mills.
The public meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Grove Park Baptist Church, 108 Trail One in Burlington. Interested residents can attend at any time as no formal presentation will be made. State engineers and consultants will be on hand to gather public input on the proposed design and answer questions about the project. A map of the study area, environmental features and proposed designs will be presented. Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit written comments and questions at the meeting or by mail and email or phone until Saturday, May 26.
Anyone desiring additional information or wanting to submit comments after the meeting may contact Division 7 Project Delivery Team Lead Chris Smitherman, P.E. at csmitherman@ncdot.gov or (336) 487-0075.
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 Diane Wilson, Environmental Analysis Unit via email at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov or by phone (919) 707-6073 as early as possible so that 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.
For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow
NCDOT on Twitter