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U.S. 19/23 (Future I-26) Improvements

U.S. 19/23 (Future I-26) Improvements Project
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County:Buncombe
Status:In Development
STIP Number:​A-0010A
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Estimated Cost:​$200 million
Start Date:2020
Completion Date:TBD
​​​Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation is resuming environmental and engineering studies for proposed improvements to U.S. 19/23 (Future I-26) from just north of I-240 in Asheville to just south of Stockton Road (Exit 13) near Mars Hill.

The project could include adding lanes to portions of U.S. 19/23 – currently a four-lane, divided freeway – as well as replacing several bridges and repaving sections of the freeway.

Proposed work would address traffic congestion as well as improve bridges and replace deteriorating pavement.

The next step is to complete the environmental studies and preliminary engineering, which identify the direct and indirect effects the proposed designs will have on the environment. The outcome of these studies will be summarized and shared with the public when completed.

Upcoming Public Meetings

There are no upcoming public meetings for this project.

Project Funding

The U.S. 19/23 (Future I-26) improvements project is listed as project A-0010A in the State Transportation Improvement Program, the N.C. Department of Transportation's 10-year plan that identifies the construction funding and scheduling for major transportation projects.

The project is currently estimated to cost $200 million.

Project Timeline

*Future dates subject to change

Contact

Toll-Free Project Hotline

(800) 233-6315

Nathan Adima, P.E.

NCDOT Senior Project Manager
Project Management Unit – Divisions 11-14

1582 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6210

Last updated Dec. 8, 2022