The NC Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed project to improve NC 127 from Cloninger Mill Road in Catawba County to Richey Road in Alexander County. The drop-in meeting will be held on March 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church (7500 NC 127, Taylorsville).
The purpose of the project is to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion by widening NC 127 to a four-lane divided roadway with a grass median, limiting driveways to one connection per parcel, and constructing a right-turn lane at Bethlehem School Road. The project also proposes a new bridge over Lake Hickory next to the existing bridge, a 10-foot side path on the west side of NC 127, and a 5-foot sidewalk on the east side of NC 127.
Project details and maps can be found on the NCDOT project webpage at https://PublicInput.com/nc127-catawba-alexander. This information will be presented at the March 28th meeting allowing for one-on-one discussions with NCDOT staff. There will not be a formal presentation.
People may also submit comments by phone at 512-580-8850 (project code 1350), by email at nc127-catawba-alexander@PublicInput.com, or by mail at Verrol McLeary, NCDOT Project Management Unit, Project Manager – Divisions 11-14, 1582 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1582.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled people who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 919-707-6069, magallagher@ncdot.gov, or 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, as early as possible so arrangements can be made.
Those who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior by calling 1-800-481-6494.