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Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge on Tuscaloosa Street over U.S. 29 / U.S. 220 (South O’Henry Boulevard). While the existing bridge is still safe to travel on, the bridge has deteriorated and is no longer feasible to maintain. Therefore, the project is needed to replace the aging bridge.

The current design proposes to replace the bridge with a new, sturdier structure. The new bridge will feature sidewalks and bicycle lanes on both sides of the structure. The bridge would be replaced on a slight northern realignment to tie into existing sidewalk on the north side of Tuscaloosa Street and raised approximately two feet to accommodate additional width. The existing bridge will undergo demolition in order to make way for the new replacement structure. As such, off-site detours will be utilized during demolition and construction phases of the project. For vehicles traveling east on Tuscaloosa Street, the proposed detour will follow South Benbow Road to East Florida Street to Willow Road; westbound vehicles will reverse this route. The project is not anticipated to impact the nearby schools with the exception of the off-site detours.   

 

Project Map

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Typical Section

 

Detour Map

 

 

Project Funding:

 Activity

 Costs*

Right of Way Acquisition

$  1.2 Million

Utilities

$  2.0 Million

Construction

$  7.7 Million

Total Cost

$ 10.9 Million

*Costs shown are estimates and are subject to change.

Project Timeline:

 Activity

Date*

Environmental Document 

Fall 2025    

Right of Way Acquisition

Fall 2025    

Construction Begins

    Spring 2028    

*Future dates subject to change

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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.

Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development were due by July 8, 2025.


The public is encouraged to leave comments using this email or phone number:

 

Email: Tuscaloosa-St-Greensboro@publicinput.com

Phone Number:  984-205-6615    enter project code 11204 to leave a message

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Samira Jasim

Project Manager

NCDOT Project Management Unit

1582 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

David Hawkins

Consultant Project Manager

HNTB

4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 500

Raleigh, NC 27609

    Title VI Feedback

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If so, please click here https://publicinput.com/NCDOT-Title-VI-Form

 

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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Page last updated: November 7, 2025