HILDEBRAN – The N.C. Department of Transportation invites the public to learn more about a proposed project to improve safety and traffic flow at the Interstate 40 interchange with Old N.C. 10 (Exit 118) in Burke County.
The project would realign existing ramps and approaching roads.
The drop-in style meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the First Baptist Church of Hildebran, 8831 Old N.C. 10. With no formal presentation, the public is invited to attend at any time. Project staff will be present for on-on-one discussions, to answer questions and receive comments.
People may also submit comments before Sept. 7, 2023 by phone at 984-205-6615 (enter project code 2301 to leave a message), email to mgclark@ncdot.gov, or mail Michael Clark, 55 Orange Street, Asheville, N.C. 28801.
An additional design (alternative) has been developed since a public meeting held in Nov. 2022. The additional alternative — available on the
project website and at the meeting — includes the following:
Old N.C. Highway 10 and I-40 ramps would connect via roundabouts on each side of I-40. Curleys Fish Camp Road would connect to the roundabout north of I-40 and Dowell Street would connect to the roundabout south of I-40.
The connection of Martin Fish Pond Street to Old N.C. Highway 10 would be eliminated. A new connector road is proposed from Martin Fish Pond Street to Dowell Street.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled people who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Alecia Hardy, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1598, 919-707-6072 or ext-arhardy@ncdot.gov as early as possible so arrangements can be made.
Those who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior by calling 1-800-481-6494.