Vicinity and Study Area Map:

Project Details

The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to:

• widen Idlewild Road (S.R. 3174) to a multi-lane, median-divided roadway from approximately 500 feet east of Barney Drive to the I-485 Inner Ramps

• realign Stallings Road (S.R. 3175) from its current terminus at Idlewild Road to Davis Trace Drive

• construct a roundabout at the new intersection of Idlewild Road, Davis Trace Drive, and realigned Stallings Road 

The purpose of the project is to improve traffic operations along Idlewild Road.

From east of Barney Drive to the I-485 Interchange:

• two 11-foot lanes in each direction

• a variable width center turn lane with raised concrete medians

• a roundabout at the intersection of Idlewild Road, Davis Trace Road, and Stallings Road 

Project designs include a 6 to 10-foot multi-use path along the North side of Idlewild Road, and 10-foot multi-use path along the south side of Idlewild Road. 

Typical Sections

Typical Section - Roundabout

Typical Section - Stallings Road - South of Roundabout

Roundabout:  Stallings Road 

The N.C. Department of Transportation is constructing more roundabouts to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. They also help reduce the congestion and backups more typical of traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals. 

Benefits

• less conflict points result in reduced crash potential
• designed to accommodate large vehicles (including fire trucks) that require greater turning radii as they travel through the circular portion of the roundabout.

​How to Drive a Roundabout

Funding

Project U-4913A is shown in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s State Transportation Improvement Program, funded at $5.4 million. 

*Costs as shown in currently adopted STIP - subject to change

Project Timeline

Project U-4913A is shown in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s State Transportation Improvement Program, funded at $5.4 million. Ac

* All future dates - subject to change

Public Involvement

Public involvement is an integral part of the planning process. 

NCDOT encourages citizen involvement on transportation projects, and will consider your suggestions and address your concerns. 

Comments/Questions

Comments may be submitted below, via phone (984-205-6615 enter code 4666 to leave a message), 

email (Idlewild-Widening@publicinput.com), or U.S. Mail to the Project Manager listed below.

All comments received carry equal weight, regardless of submission method. 

All comments will be reviewed and suggestions/recommendations

incorporated into designs where feasible.  

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Randy Bowers

Project Manager

NCDOT Highway Division 10

716 W. Main Street

Albemarle, NC 28001

Idlewild-Widening@publicinput.com

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Frank Masterson

Consultant Project Manager

Kimley-Horn

200 South Tryon Street - Suite 200

Charlotte, NC  28202

Idlewild-Widening@publicinput.com

RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS 

Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.  

     
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout      Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions

Right of way Acquisition Process Videos

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