The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes improvements to U.S. 221 from Goose Creek Road to north of the I-40/U.S. 221 interchange and widen the bridge over I-40 in McDowell County.
These proposed improvements would help ease traffic congestion by boosting vehicle capacity, reducing delays and enhancing safety.
A public meeting is scheduled for:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
5-7 p.m.
Marion Community Building
191 N. Main St.
Marion
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.
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 984-205-6615 enter project code 4819, email at us221-mcdowell@publicinput.com or at NCDOT's public input portal by
Aug. 30, 2026.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Verrol McLeary
NCDOT Project Manager, Highway Divisions 11-14
NCDOT Project Management Unit
1582 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC
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.