RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to designate a section of N.C. 68 between Interstate 40 and the northern junction with I-73 in Guilford County for use by truck tractors with twin trailers. A twin trailer is a truck that holds two trailers, one behind the other.
The department is soliciting interest in holding a public hearing in Guilford County and asking citizens if they would like to provide public comment.
Such designation is allowed by N.C. General Statute (§20-115.1 (g)) under the following conditions:
- A determination of the public convenience and need for the trucks;
- A traffic engineering study which clearly shows the road can safely accommodate and has sufficient capacity to handle twin trailers; and
- A public hearing or the opportunity for a public hearing is held in each county the route passes through.
NCDOT has determined the first two requirements have been met.
Anyone desiring that a public hearing be held may make the request by contacting NCDOT Traffic Safety Project Engineer Lisa Avery at lavery@ncdot.gov or by regular mail at 1561 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1561 by February 8. If additional information is needed, contact her at (919) 814-4949.
Additional information regarding this proposed designation can be found on the NCDOT website.