The following information represents the project history for the proposed plan to widen a segment of U.S. 321 from Hickory to Lenoir.
February 2016: Environmental Assessment Approved
The Environmental Assessment was approved in February 2016 and is
available here.
April 2018: Finding of No Significant Impact Approved
The Finding of No Significant Impact was approved in April 2018 and is
available here.
Oct. 12, 2017: Public Meeting
The N.C. Department of Transportation held an open house public meeting in Caldwell County on Oct. 12, 2017, to present maps of NCDOT's recommended alternative. (View meeting materials)
July 27, 2017: Public Meeting
NCDOT held an open house public meeting in Hickory on July 27, 2017, to present maps of updated designs for Sections A (U.S. 70 to U.S. 321A) and B (U.S. 321A to Mission Road). (View meeting materials)
July 2016: Public Hearings
NCDOT held public hearings July 11-12, 2016, in Hickory and Lenoir about the environmental assessment. (View meeting materials)