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Northwest Huntersville Transportation Study. Mecklenburg-Union TCC August 4, 2011. Overview Objectives. Project history Alternatives overview Decision process Citizen input Remaining issues Schedule. 1988- Vance Rd Ext added to Thoroughfare Plan.
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Northwest Huntersville Transportation Study Mecklenburg-Union TCC August 4, 2011
Overview Objectives • Project history • Alternatives overview • Decision process • Citizen input • Remaining issues • Schedule
Sept 2004, NC 73 Corridor Study recommends alternate intersection
Recommended NC 73 cross-sectionwest of Vance Rd Ext. Source: NC 73 Transportation/Land Use Corridor Plan
Public Workshops • December 2007, general area discussion • April 2008, Option 1 displayed • October 2008, Options 1,2, & 3 displayed • May 2011, Options 1, 3 (revised), & 4 displayed
Citizen Comments • Displayed verbatim on website • Generally, favor option that moves road away from them • Concerns about property values, impacts to Lake Norman, hazard to Southlake Christian school • Concern about “choke point” at river
Remaining Issues • McGuire Nuclear Station • Intersection with old NC 73 under Option 3 • Equipment crossing of NC 73 • Shopping Center access @ Beatties Ford Rd under Option 3. • Access management along new road under Options 3 & 4. • Hubbard Road intersection and impact to Hubbard Road under Option 3. • Alteration of NC 73 Corridor Plan • Justification of new road on new alignment if that is the better option (CTP problem statement)
Schedule • August 4 TCC overview • August 23 Huntersville Planning Board recommendation • September 1 TCC recommendation • September 6 Huntersville Town Board recommendation • September 19 optional Huntersville recommendation • September 21 MUMPO presentation and possible decision • November 16 Optional MUMPO decision date