Public Comment Period is open through September 18, 2022!

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the Weddington Road Corridor Plan is to clearly articulate the existing conditions of the corridor, define planned developments along the corridor, and provide recommendations for future improvements, particularly where related to mobility, connectivity, and beautification. 

The overarching goal of this plan is to enhance Weddington Road by making it a multi-modal street and provide opportunities for beautification with safety at the front of mind for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. In support of these recommendations, the plan outlines implementation steps from an infrastructure, policy, and regulatory perspective.

Specifically, the plan recommends the following:

Mobility

• Intersection Improvements at Pitts School Road, George W. Liles Parkway, and Rock Hill Church Road related to pedestrian movement.
• Consider constructing a new roundabout at the intersection of Weddington Road and Rock Hill Church Road to improve sightlines and provide a safer intersection for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
• Utilize existing signalized intersections, new Rapid Flash Beacons (RFB), and/or new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks (HAWK) beacons as needed to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross Weddington Road safely.

Connectivity

• Improve walkability along the corridor, providing a continuous multi-use path along Weddington Road for both pedestrian and bicycle use.
• Connect to existing and future greenways and multi-use paths in and around Weddington Road.
• Make improvements to the Hector Henry Greenway at the Weddington Road bridge over the Rocky River by adding a cantilevered sidewalk.

Beautification

• Identify areas along the Weddington Road Corridor for future Parks & Open Space per the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Open Space Connectivity Analysis (OSCA) Plan.
• Add landscaping, furnishings, and wayfinding signage to provide a more aesthetically pleasing experience along the corridor.
• Consider the importance of public art in Concord and identify potential sites for future sculptures, signal wraps, and other unique public art pieces.

NEXT STEPS

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on September 20, 2022 @ 6 PM

City Council Work Session on October 11, 2022 @ 4 PM

City Council Regular Session on October 13, 2022 @ 6 PM

For questions please contact Design Manager, Kaylee Caton at 704.920.5151 or catonk@concordnc.gov