RANDLEMAN – Plans to widen U.S. 220 Business/South Main Street at the border of Randleman and Asheboro will be on display at a public meeting set for this week.
The N.C. Department of Transportation intends to widen the .7-mile stretch between U.S. 311 Extension and Caudle Road from two to three lanes to reduce congestion and improve safety. The project also calls for wider outside travel lanes and sidewalks to allow for bicycles and pedestrian accommodations.
Other proposed modifications include realigning Caudle Road to match Southern Drive; closure of the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing at Wesleyan Road; a new traffic signal at Wesleyan Road, Stout Road and U.S. 311 Extension; improving the intersection of U.S. 311 Extension at South Main Street; and widening existing travel lanes along Wesleyan Road.
Maps and other project information can be found on the NCDOT public meeting webpage.
The open house-style meeting will take place Thursday, July 11, from 5-7 p.m. at the Randleman Civic Center, 122 Commerce Square Park. People may stop by anytime during those hours.
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and listen to comments regarding the project that will be considered as the project develops.
Comments may also be submitted by phone or email by July 26 by contacting NCDOT Project Engineer Gregory S. Davis at 910-773-8022 or gsdavis@ncdot.gov.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled people who wish to participate in this workshop should contact Samantha Borges at 919-707-6115 or smborges@ncdot.gov to make arrangements as early as possible.
Those 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.