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2025 Critical Intersection Program Design and Cost Estimation Study Approval
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bjorn E. Hansen, Planning Department, Senior Planner - Long Range Planning, 704-283-3690
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve recommended designs for five intersections in study as shown in attached slideshow
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) October 21, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-644 - Authorized staff to apply for CRTPO grant
2) June 2, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-329 - Authorized interlocal agreements with participating municipalities
BACKGROUND:
Union County, in partnership with Indian Trail, Monroe, Unionville and Wesley Chapel, has completed the design and cost estimation work for five intersections identified in the 2023 Critical Intersection Analysis. The intersections are:
• Unionville- Indian Trail Road at Unionville Brief and East CJ Thomas (Unionville)
• Lancaster and Bragg (Monroe)
• New Town and Lester Davis (Wesley Chapel)
• Old Charlotte and Hayes/Faircroft (Indian Trail)
• NC 84 and Willoughby
The County, municipalities, NCDOT, and CRTPO met from October 2025 through May 2026 to analyze conditions, evaluate options, develop designs, engage the public, and identify a recommended design and cost. The public was consulted in March with virtual community meetings and online survey.
The four municipalities have approved the designs within their boundaries. The intersection of NC 84 and Willoughby is the only intersection in unincorporated Union County.
Approval does not commit Union County to funding the recommended improvements. The designs and cost estimates may be used by the County, municipalities, and NCDOT in future grant applications for implementation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.