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Project Overview

The N.C. 9 Hurricane Helene Repair project will repair damage to N.C. 9 from U.S. 74A (Bat Cave) to the Buncombe County line. The project is divided into 7 sites that require a combination of grading, drainage, paving, slope stabilization, and retaining walls. Right of way acquisition and construction are scheduled for 2025.

 

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Project Funding:

Milestone

    Date*

Utilities$   0.6 Million

Right-of-Way Acquisition

$   0.9 Million

Construction costs

$ 31.5 Million

                                                                                                                                      * Future dates subject to change. 

Project Timeline:

Milestone

    Date*

Environmental Document and Final DesignJune 2025

Right-of-Way Acquisition

Spring-Summer 2025

Bid/Letting

July 2025

End constructionSpring 2026

                                                                                                                                      * Future dates subject to change. 

Project Comments:

 

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.  

All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.

 

The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:

Email: HendersonNC9Repairs@publicinput.com

Phone Number:  984-205-6615    enter project code 11350 to leave a message.

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Project Contact Information

Josh Deyton

NCDOT Project Manager

NCDOT Division 14 Construction Engineer

253 Webster Road

Sylva, NC  28779

Project Contact Information

Brian Burch

Consultant Project Manager

HNTB

4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 500

Raleigh, NC  27609

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RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS 


Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road

project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right

of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.  

     
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout      Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions

Right of way Acquisition Process Videos

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