WESLEY CHAPEL – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will start building a roundabout at Wesley Chapel and Potter roads after the July 4th holiday, weather permitting. Monroe contractor True Rock Construction, LLC, earned the $1.68 million contract in June.
The intersection will close to traffic on Monday, July 7, for approximately eight weeks. The roundabout should be open to traffic by Sept. 1 and vegetation establishment will continue into the spring of 2026.
Two detours will be in place for drivers:
- Wesley Chapel Road: N.C. 84/Weddington Road, Airport Road, and Goldmine Road
- Potter Road: Beulah Church Road, Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, and N.C. 84/Weddington Road
Roundabouts improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. They also help reduce the congestion and backups more typical at traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals.
NCDOT has produced a video showing how roundabouts work and improve overall safety.
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