WEAVERVILLE – The N.C. Department of Transportation invites the public to an informal public meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 regarding proposed improvements to the interchange of Future I-26 (U.S. 19/23) and New Stock Road (Exit 21).
The proposed project includes replacing both Future I-26 existing bridges over New Stock Road, reconfiguring the interchange ramps, and realigning New Stock Road to connect with Weaverville Road across from Leisure Mountain Road. The project would also replace the Aiken Road bridge over Future I-26.
Project information will be presented at the meeting allowing for one-on-one discussions with project staff, but there will be no formal presentation. The public may drop in at any time.
Public comments are due by Oct. 30. Comments may be submitted at the meeting, through the project website or calling 512-580-8850 and entering project code 7479, or by mail to Verrol McLeary, NCDOT Project Management Unit, 1582 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.
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 Tony Gallagher, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1598, 919-707-6069 or magallagher@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.