U-5962 - N.C. 16 and New Location Roadway - Denver
U-5962 - N.C. 16 and New Location Roadway - Denver
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to improve N.C. 16 Business intersections with Forney Hill Road/Campground Road and St. James Church Road/Will Proctor Street and Facilitate east-west traffic flow between St. James Church Road and Campground Road in Lincoln County.
Open House Public Meeting
Tuesday - April 9, 2024
5-7 PM
Denver United Methodist Church
3910 North N.C. 16
Denver, NC
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Maps and other information will be presented
Team members will be available for questions or comments
No formal presentation will be made
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Study Area
This map provides information on the study area in which environmental studies are conducted.
Project Overview and History
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to improve intersections between Forney Hill Road/Campground Road and St. James Church Road/Will Proctor Street in Denver. After studying numerous alternatives, a new connector road west of existing N.C. 16 Business is proposed along with roundabouts at each of the connector termini. Widening of N.C. 16 Business, turn lanes on all intersection approaches, and some left turn restrictions have also been considered.
A feasibility study for the project was conducted in 2018. This study recommended roadway widening along N.C. 16 Business, two-way left turn (TWLT) improvements on Will Proctor Street), and a new single-lane roundabout connecting Campground Road and Will Proctor Street. The study findings were documented in the Project Scoping Technical Report dated July 17, 2019. The proposed roundabout improvement alternative was later deemed no longer feasible due to a recent residential development in the location where the roundabout was proposed.
A second feasibility study was conducted for the project in 2021. Thirteen alternative concepts were considered and the current project alternatives described under Project Highlights are based on the previous feasibility study recommendations and updated traffic capacity studies in 2023.
Project Highlights
The purpose of the project is to improve the operations of the N.C. 16 Business intersections with Forney Hill Road/Campground Road and St. James Church Road/Will Proctor Street, as well as to facilitate east-west traffic flow between St. James Church Road and Campground Road. Under current conditions, these existing signalized intersections are primary contributors to the heavy congestion along N.C. 16 Business during peak hours.
Two alternatives are currently being considered for the proposed project, with two options under consideration for Alternative 2. Descriptions of the alternatives appear below each map.
The local Denver Historic District boundary (state listed) and Rock Springs Campground (National Register) have been identified as important/significant historic areas/sites in the area, and close coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will occur during project development to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to these resources.
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Project Maps
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Alternative 1
Alternative 1
- New connector road west of N.C. 16 Business between Forney Hill Road and St. James Church Road with single-lane roundabouts at both ends
- Turn Lane improvements and left turn restrictions from N.C. 16 Business at St. James Church Road/Will Proctor Street
- Turn Lane improvements and left turn restrictions from N.C. 16 Business between Forney Hill Road/Campground Road
- New left turn lane from Campground Road onto Catawba-Burris Road
Alternative 2 - Option 1
Alternative 2 - Option 1
- Symmetrical Widening of N.C. 16 Business
- Widen N.C. 16 Business to a 5-lane typical section on the east and west ends
- Contains all Alternative 1 improvements
- New connector road west of N.C. 16 Business between Forney Hill Road and St. James Church Road with single-lane roundabouts at both ends
- Turn Lane improvements and left turn restrictions from N.C. 16 Business at St. James Church Road/Will Proctor Street
- Turn Lane improvements and left turn restrictions from N.C. 16 Business between Forney Hill Road/Campground Road
- New left turn lane from Campground Road onto Catawba-Burris Road
Alternative 2 - Option 2
Alternative 2 - Option 2
- Asymmetrical widening of N.C. 16 Business (widening to the south toward the Forney Hill Road and St. James Church Road side)
- Widen N.C. 16 Business to a 5-lane typical section on the east and west ends
- Contains all Alternative 1 improvements
- New connector road west of N.C. 16 Business between Forney Hill Road and St. James Church Road with single-lane roundabouts at both ends
- Turn Lane improvements and left turn restrictions from N.C. 16 Business at St. James Church Road/Will Proctor Street
- Turn Lane improvements and left turn restrictions from N.C. 16 Business between Forney Hill Road/Campground Road
- New left turn lane from Campground Rd. onto Catawba-Burris Rd.
Project Funding:
Activity | Cost* |
Right of Way Acquisition | $ TBD |
Construction Cost | $ TBD |
Total Cost | $ TBD |
*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Environmental Document Complete | Summer 2024 |
Right-Of-Way Acquisition Begins | 2025 |
Construction Begins | 2027 |
* 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.
To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,
please submit before May 7, 2024
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: Forney-StJamesChurch-Denver@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 10221 to leave a message.
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Bryan Sowell, P.E.
Project Development Team Lead
NCDOT Division 12
P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Forney-StJamesChurch-Denver@publicinput.com
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Colista Freeman, P.E.
Planning Senior Project Manager
NV5 Engineers and Consultants
3300 Regency Parkway, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
Forney-StJamesChurch-Denver@publicinput.com
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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