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STEELE CREEK NEWS

Q  & A about Roads from SCRA Annual Meeting

(March 19, 2008) Tim Gibbs (tgibbs@ci.charlotte.nc.us)and Andy Grzymski (agrzymski@ci.charlotte.nc.us) of the Charlotte Department of Transportation discussed current and future roadway projects in Steele Creek at the Residents Association meeting in February. They got quite a few questions from the audience, including many that they had to check on. Tim Gibbs' responses are below:

RESPONSES TO TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE STEELE CREEK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 21, 2008

1) Are the pavement markings complete at the intersection of NC 160 and Westinghouse Blvd.?


NCDOT plans to install the final pavement markings at the intersection shortly after April 16, 2008.

2) Have left turn arrows been considered for any approach of the NC 160/Westinghouse Blvd. intersection?

CDOT staff has initiated the process of installing left-turn arrows for westbound Westinghouse at NC 160. Design and installation of this signal is expected to be complete within six months.

3) The pavement along Moss Road is in poor condition.

According to the Street Maintenance Division of CDOT, Moss Road is not scheduled for any improvements until the development in that area is complete. At that time, Moss Road will be considered for improvement.

4) A northbound left-turn signal is needed on NC 49 at Moss Rd.

CDOT staff has initiated the process of installing left-turn arrows on NC 49 at Moss Road. Design and installation of this signal is expected to be complete within six months.

5) NC 160 needs trash/debris cleaned up along it from Erwin Road to the SC line.

Trash has been collected on the stretch of roadway between NC 49 and Hamilton Road recently. Citizens in the area may wish to consider NCDOT's "Adopt a Street / Highway" program, where a group of residents and/or businesses in the community schedule periodic clean up efforts to clear litter and receive recognition of their efforts via a sign on installed on the roadway.

6) Sledge Road needs its intersection with NC 160 improved. Maybe delineators along Sledge Road in this area would help.

This intersection was identified as a potential candidate project for the NCDOT's spot safety program. The improvements at this intersection include reconstruction to create a" T" intersection and installation of a traffic signal. The project will be reviewed by the Spot Safety Review board. If approved, it will be voted on at the July meeting of the State transportation board. We should know within the next 2 months if the project will be on the board's agenda.

7) Is Winget Road being extended to Shopton Road West? Are there plans to make improvements to existing Winget Road?

A portion of existing Winget Road (From Thomas McAllister Winget District Park to just east of Planters Row Drive) will be part of a future Carowinds Boulevard Extension that will connect with existing Carowinds Boulevard from its current end at NC 49. The extension of Carowinds Boulevard will also include portions of existing John Price and Sam Neely roads.

A portion of this road is being built approximately 1/4 mile east from Shopton Road West as part of the Chapel Cove at Glengate subdivision and will not provide a connection to existing Winget Road where it currently ends near Winget Park Elementary School. This connection will occur as land is developed at an undetermined future time.

While there is no scheduled widening of existing Winget Road at this time, it may be considered as a candidate for improvement under the City's Farm to Market Road program.

8) What is the schedule for realignment of Dixie River Road and Shopton Road West at Steele Creek Road?

The realignment of Dixie River Road and Shopton Road West at Steele Creek Road is now being designed. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2009. (Revised 4/1/08)

9) When will Berewick Commons Parkway be completed?

Berewick Commons Parkway has been completed. It will be a dead-end facility until the relocated Dixie River Road is built to intersect it.  (Revised 4/1/08)

10) When will the realignment of the Steele Creek Road's intersections with the current Dixie River Road and Shopton Road occur?

The realignment of Steele Creek Road's intersections with the current Dixie River Road and Shopton Road are currently being designed. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2009.

 

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