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U.S. 19/74/64/129 Improvements

U.S. 19/74/64/129 Improvements
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Project Information Left Table
County:Cherokee
Status:Under Construction
STIP Number:R-5735
Project Information Right Table
Estimated Cost:$23 million
Start Date:2020
Completion Date:TBD

​​​​​​​Project Overview

Work is underway on roadway improvements to a 1.25-mile section of U.S. 19/74/64/129 from about three-quarters of a mile southwest of Murphy to Hiwassee Street in Murphy.

Improvements involve increasing lane widths, adding turn lanes and raised medians, and removing driveways to address traffic congestion and to improve the overall safety and traffic flow. A roundabout is also proposed at the intersection of U.S. 19/74/64/129, Marks Drive and Smith Hollow.​

Upcoming Public Meetings

There are no upcoming public meetings for this project.

Project Funding

This project is listed as Project R-5735 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program and is funded for $23 million.

*Estimated costs subject to change

Project Timeline

*Future dates subject to change

Contact

Adam Dockery

Resident Engineer
NCDOT Highway Division 14

191 Robbinsville Road, Suite A
Andrews, NC 28901

Last updated Sep. 21, 2023