The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to rebuild segments of U.S. 19W and N.C. 197 that received damage by Hurricane Helene in Mitchell and Yancey counties.
NCDOT will introduce four permanent repair projects, project teams and what the public should expect in the coming months.
A public meeting is scheduled for:
Monday, March 31, 2025
4-7 p.m.
Burnsville Town Center
6 S. Main St.
Burnsville
The information presented at this public meeting will allow for individual discussions with NCDOT representatives, but there will be no formal presentation. Project details and maps can be found at the
NCDOT public input webpage, which will be updated as the project progresses.
Public Comment
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.
The opportunity to submit comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone at 984-205-6615, enter project code 11256, email at helenerepairs-yanceymitchell@publicinput.comor or at the address below by April 14, 2025.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Chris Deyton, P.E.
Deputy Division Engineer
NCDOT Highway Division 13
55 Orange St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Special Accommodations
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:
Sunil Singh
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6087
scsingh@ncdot.gov
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.