Study Area Map

Project Overview

N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to improve intersections at U.S. 74 and U.S. 601 South adding turn lanes and installing concrete islands for traffic channelization to increase traffic operations and reduce congestion to the traveling public in Monroe, Union County. The purpose of the project is to improve the traffic carrying capacity of the U.S. 601 corridor in the project area. Additionally, the proposed project is intended to improve the transportation network in the study area to benefit regional mobility and connectivity.

Project Map

To view or download project map click here or on the map below

 

Project Funding:

 Activity

 Costs*

Construction

$ 1.13 Million

Total Cost

 $ 1.13 Million

        *costs are subject to change. 

Project Timeline:

Milestone

    Date*

Construction Begins

Spring 2026

* Future dates subject to change. 

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 to be submitted by October 15, 2025.


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

Email: us74-601intersectionupgrades@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 512-580-8850 and enter project code 12082 to leave a message.

Question title

Would you like to be added to the project email list?

Question title

Do you have any comments or questions regarding the proposed project?

Closed to responses

Project Contact Information 

Donald Harwood

 Division Design Construction Engineer

NCDOT Highway Division 10

716 W. Main St.

Albemarle, NC 28001

Project Contact Information

Chad Burris

Senior Assistant Division Design Construction Engineer

NCDOT Highway Division 10

716 W. Main St.

Albemarle, NC 28001

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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