Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation is in the preliminary planning and design stage for functional and safety improvements along a nearly 3.8-mile stretch of U.S. 25/U.S. 70 in Madison County from approximately 300 feet south of Skyway Drive to Brush Creek Road.
A two-lane highway, U.S. 25/U.S. 70 is a key travel route through Madison County, connecting several towns and providing access to I-26 in Weaverville. Three schools are located along the project corridor, including Madison Middle and Madison High schools.
Project Funding
This project is listed as Project R-5837 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program and is funded for $34.7 million.
| Project development and design | $4,500,000 |
| Property acquisition | $12,200,000 |
| Construction costs | $18,000,000 |
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Total cost |
$34,700,000 |
*Estimated costs subject to change