PLEASE NOTE: This public meeting or public comment period occurred more than 30 days ago. This page is stored for historical and archiving purposes.N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to replace three bridges that were damaged by Hurricane Helene on N.C. 197 South. This is a priority work package associated with the overall Helene Repair projects.
NCDOT is hosting an open house public meeting to display the three bridge replacements and receive comments.
NCDOT will introduce four permanent repair projects, project teams and what the public should expect in the coming months.
A public meeting is scheduled for:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
4-7 p.m.
Burnsville Town Center
6 S. Main St.
Burnsville
The information presented at this public meeting will allow for individual discussions with NCDOT representatives, but there will be no formal presentation. Project details and maps can be found at the
NCDOT public input webpage, which will be updated as the project progresses.
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 comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone at
984-205-6615, enter project code
11256, email at helenerepairs-yanceymitchell@publicinput.comor or at the address below by June 27, 2025.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Chris Deyton, P.E.
Deputy Division Engineer
NCDOT Highway Division 13
55 Orange St.
Asheville, NC 28801
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:
Sunil Singh
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6087
scsingh@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.