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.
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.
| Project development and design | $2,800,000
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| Property acquisition | $4,900,000 |
| Construction costs | $15,300,000 |
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Total cost |
$23,000,000 |
*Estimated costs subject to change