W-5710AA: Lawyers Rd. at Hawthorne Dr./Emerald Lake Dr. - Union
W-5710AA: Lawyers Rd. at Hawthorne Dr./Emerald Lake Dr. - Union
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade the intersection of Lawyers Road at Hawthorne Drive/Emerald Lake Drive in Union County to a roundabout.
Construction is anticipated to begin July 2022 and will last approx. 10 weeks.
Interactive Study Area Map
Roundabouts
The N.C. Department of Transportation builds roundabouts to improve safety for drives, pedestrians and bicyclists. They also help reduce the congestion and backups more typical of traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals.
A driver generally enters the roundabout more quickly than if waiting at a traffic signal. In addition, the modern roundabout is much smaller than older traffic circles and requires vehicles to travel at lower speeds (15-20 mph), making them safer than traffic circles. Additionally, the slower speeds make it easier for a driver to find a gap of traffic inside the roundabout before safely entering it.
For more information on roundabouts, please watch the following video or visit the NCDOT Roundabout Webpage.
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $75,000 |
Construction | $750,000 |
Total Costs | $825,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Project Postcard | Summer 2021 |
Let Date | July 20, 2022 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
The public is encouraged to leave any questions or comments using the project email or phone number.
Project Email: lawyers-hawthorne@publicinput.com
Project Phone Number: 984-205-6616 enter project code 2846
Project Contact
Donald Harward
NCDOT Division Design Construction Engineer
716 West Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
lawyers-hawthorne@publicinput.com
984-205-6615 code 2846
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.
Relocation Assistance Brochure Asistencia para Reubicación
Right-of-Way Acquisition Process Brochure Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions