R-5905: N.C. 89 Improvements, Mount Airy
R-5905: N.C. 89 Improvements, Mount Airy
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to modernize N.C. 89 (W Pine St) from Toast Rd. (S.R. 1387) to intersection Pine Ridge Rd. (S.R. 1396), west of Mount Airy, Surry County.
Interactive Project Study Area Map
Open House Public Meeting
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July 16, 2026
North Surry High School
2440 W Pine Street
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
No formal presentation will be made
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Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation Project proposes to modernize N.C. 89 (West Pine St.) from Toast Rd. (S.R. 1387) to Pine Ridge Rd. (S.R. 1396) and improve the intersection at Pine Ridge Rd. The purpose of the project is to improve mobility and safety through the N.C. 89 corridor for future growth. The need for the project arises from current traffic congestion, safety concerns, and inadequate infrastructure along the N.C. 89 corridor. Addressing these issues is essential to support future growth and ensure efficient and safe mobility for all users.
The proposed typical section is a 2-lane (one lane in each direction) median-divided roadway with paved shoulders and reduced-conflict intersections (RCI). The proposed design speed is 50 mph and there will be partial control of access.
Reduced Conflict Intersections
A reduced conflict intersection – sometimes referred to as a superstreet, a synchronized street or a median U-turn – is a general term used to describe several types of designs that can be used to improve safety and traffic flow on a highway.
There are variations to the designs, but they all function the same by reducing by almost half the number of potential locations, or conflict points, where drivers and pedestrians can collide.
The most common type of reduced conflict intersection design eliminates left turns from side roads onto busy main roads.
Raised medians direct traffic from the side road to turn right. When there is a safe opening in traffic, drivers enter the flow of traffic on the main route. To go the other direction, or cross the highway, they pull into a dedicated lane – typically less than 1,000 feet away – and make a U-turn.
Partial Control of Access:
Connections to a roadway is provided via ramps at interchanges, at-grade intersections, and private driveways.
- Private driveway connections are normally limited to a maximum of one connection per parcel.
- A control of access fence is placed along the entire length of the roadway, except at intersections and driveways, and at a minimum of 1000 feet beyond the ramp terminals on the minor roadways at interchanges (if possible).
Map 1 From west of Glenn Creed Lane to east of Old Low Gap Road
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Map 2 From west of Hull Farm Lane to east of Sparger Road
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Map 3 east of Sparger Road to just east of Toast Road
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Typical Section
W. Pine Street with 10 foot multi-use path on the North side
from North Surry High School to Sam Gentry Middle School.
Typical Section
W. Pine Street
Typical Section
Bridge on W. Pine Street Over Stewart's Creek
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
Right of Way Acquisition | $ 25.0 million |
Utilities | $ 5.9 million |
Construction Costs | $ 53.4 million |
Total Cost | $ 84.3 million |
* Costs are preliminary and subject to change
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
| Environmental Document Complete | Fall 2026 |
Right of Way Acquisition Begins | Summer 2027 |
Construction Begins | Summer 2030 |
* Dates are preliminary and subject to change
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Ramie Shaw, PE
Project Development Engineer
NCDOT Division 11
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Colista Freeman, PE
Project Manager
NV5
3300 Regency Parkway, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
Project Comments:
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,
please submit before August 6, 2026
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
or mailed to the project contacts at the addresses listed below.
Email: NC89-mountairy@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 512-580-8850 and enter project code 7682 to leave a message.
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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
Page last updated: June 30 2026
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