NC 68/NC 150 Intersection Improvement Plans

July 18, 2024
 
Updated information from NCDOT:
The relocation of utilities required before the start of construction has taken longer than expected. Possible start date is anticipated for the fall of 2024 with a probable start date of the spring of 2025. 

 

March 1, 2024

 

Updated information from NC DOT regarding the NC 150 / NC 68 Intersection Improvements Project:

• Utility relocations will continue over the next 4 to 6 months. Utilities involved are Piedmont Natural Gas, AT&T, Charter Spectrum, and Duke Energy.

• The anticipated date for the beginning of roadway construction is late summer or early fall 2024. The project is expected to take 24-30 months to complete.

• Construction will be phased at the discretion of the contractor at the following locations: Installation of traffic circle at Marketplace and NC 150, intersection improvements at NC 150 and NC 68, NC 68 access improvements, and installation of traffic circle at NC 68 and Linville Road.

• During construction, there will be no narrowing or closing of lanes Mondays-Fridays 6:00-9:00am and 4:00-7:00pm.

 

Anticipated impact during construction:

  • Sidewalk closures with pedestrian detours
  • Single entryway into shopping centers
  • Traffic detour at Linville Road and NC 68

 

We will continue to provide you with updates on the projects as the information becomes available to us.