The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes improvements to approximately 13 miles of the CSX Railroad SE Line (the “Beltline”) including tie and rail rehabilitation, curve realignments, and upgraded switch operations. Improvements to existing highway grade crossings also include selected closures, signal upgrades, and crossing surface improvements from CSX Davis Yard in Navassa to South Second Street in Wilmington, Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
A public meeting is scheduled for:
Monday, Feb. 24, 2020*
5-7 p.m.
St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church
1416 Market Street
Wilmington
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project and gather input on the proposed design. *Another public meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Rachel Freeman School of Engineering.
The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours, as no formal presentation will be made.
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, email or at NCDOT's public input portal by
Mar. 10, 2020.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Undrea Major
Rail Project Manager
1553 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1553
919-707-4726
Wilmington-Beltline@publicinput.com
The public may also contact:
Marc Hamel
Consultant Project Manager
919-781-4626
Wilmington-Beltline@publicinput.com
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:
Lauren Putnam
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6072
lnputnam1@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.