HICKORY – The N.C. Department of Transportation invites the public to learn more about a project in development to improve a section of 29th Avenue NE/24th Street NE between N.C. 127 and Springs Road in Hickory.
The project's primary objective is to complete corridor improvements connecting N.C. 127 and U.S. 70 with sufficient capacity to meet the area's current and future traffic demands while improving safety and reducing congestion.
A public, drop-in style meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Highland Recreation Center, 1451 Eighth St. Drive NE in Hickory. People may attend the meeting at any time to discuss the project with NCDOT staff. There will not be a formal presentation.
People who cannot attend the meeting may submit comments in writing, by email and by phone through Dec. 31. All comments received will be reviewed and considered as the development process continues.
More information and project maps are available on the NCDOT Public Input website.
To send comments or learn more, email 29th-Avenue-NE@PublicInput.com or call 984-205-6615, Code 4277. People can also mail comments to NCDOT Project Manager Elise Bielen at 1582 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C., 27699-1582.
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 Alecia Hardy at 919-707-6072 or ext-arhardy@ncdot.gov so arrangements can be made.
People 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.