Project Overview
Studies are underway on a recommended project for I-440/U.S. 1 that would address congestion and safety concerns at both the I-440/Glenwood Avenue interchange and the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Blue Ridge/Lead Mine roads.
Proposed work would also include replacing Bridge 494, which carries Blue Ridge Road over Crabtree Creek. Studies are also looking at ways to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections in the area as well as ways to address traffic operations in the Crabtree Valley Mall area.
In addition, NCDOT will study the Ridge Road/I-440 interchange for potential improvements. Changes to Ridge Road, however, are not part of the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Facilitated Listening Sessions
The N.C. Department of Transportation held a series of facilitated listening sessions in September 2018 to hear the public’s concerns and suggestions about the proposed project. Details of each session, including audio recordings and transcripts, are available for further review.
Upcoming Public Meetings
There are no upcoming public meetings for this project.
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Project Funding
This project will be reprioritized for funding in the next State Transportation Improvement Program. A schedule for right of way, utilities and/or construction has not been finalized at this time. However, preliminary engineering activities (design, planning, environmental studies) needed for project development are underway.