The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to improve U.S. 19/23 Bypass (future I-26) interchange at New Stock Road in Buncombe County.
The project proposes replacing both existing bridges over New Stock Road on future I-26, reconfiguring the interchange ramps and realigning New Stock Road to connect with Weaverville Road across from Leisure Mountain Road. The project will also replace the Aiken Road bridge over future I-26.
A public meeting is scheduled for:
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
5-7 p.m.
Weaverville Town Hall
30 S. Main St.
Weaverville
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. More information can be found at
NCDOT's public input portal.
If you require accommodations or need assistance accessing this information under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact:
Emily Richards
Public Involvement, Community Studies, & Visualization Group Lead
Environmental Analysis Unit
N.C. Department of Transportation
(919) 707-6014
edrichards1@ncdot.gov
Public Comment
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.
The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone at 512-580-8850, enter project code 7479, email us19-23-interchange@publicinput.com or at NCDOT's public input portal by
Oct. 9, 2026.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Verrol McLeary
Project Manager
NCDOT Project Management Unit
1582 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1582
Submit Comments
Special Accommodations
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:
Tony Gallagher
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6069
magallagher@ncdot.gov
Persons who do not speak English, or 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.
Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.