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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTNfNT OF TRANSPORTATION
PATRICK L. MCCRORY
GOVERNOR
April 15, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Tony Tata
FROM: Jamille A. RobbinsJ"�
Human Environmen ection
ANTHONY J. TATA
SECRETARY
RE: Notice of A Design Public Hearing for Proposed Improvements to
N.C. 273 (South Main Street) from Tuckaseege Road (at Beatty Drive)
to Highland Street (At A &E Drive) in Mount Holly
Gaston County
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
U -3633 NCDOT proposes improvements to widen about 1.3 miles of N.C. 273 to a four lane,
median- divided "superstreet" roadway from Tuckaseege Road to Highland Street.
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Attachment
cc: Mr. Robert A. Collier, Jr., Board of Transportation Member — Division 12
Ms. Deborah M. Barbour, P.E.
Mr. C. W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Majed M- Ghandour, P.E.
Mr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D.
Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E.
Mr. Eric Midkiff, P.E.
Ms. Jennifer Harris, P.E.
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E.
Mr. J. Victor Barbour, P.E.
Mr. Kevin Lacy, P.E.
Ms. Sharon Lipscomb
Ms. Sarah Mitchell
Mr. Everett Ward
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E.
Mr. David Wainwright
Mr. Charles Brown, P.E., PLS
Mr. David Angel, Right of Way Agent — Division 12
FHWA
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE 919 - 707 -6000 LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX [phone] PROJECT DEVELOPMENT &
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT -
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RALEIGH NC, 27699 -1598 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALEIGH NC, 27610

NOTICE OF A DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO
N.C. 273 (SOUTH MAIN STREET) FROM TUCKASEEGE ROAD (AT BEATTY DRIVE) TO
HIGHLAND STREET (AT A &E DRIVE) IN MOUNT HOLLY
TIP Project No. U -3633
Gaston County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold an informal Design Public Hearing for
proposed improvements to N.C. 273, (South Main Street) in Mount Holly on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 4:30
p.m. until. 7 p.m. at the Mount Holly Citizens Center, located at 400 East Central Avenue.
NCDOT proposes to widen about 1.3 miles of N.C. 273 to a four lane, median - divided "superstreet"
roadway from Tuckaseege Road (at Beatty Drive) to Highland Street (at A &E Drive). This will help increase the
road capacity and improve efficiency along N.C. 273 for local and regional traffic, thereby improving mobility.
Other improvements include providing sidewalks on both sides of N.C. 273 and wider outside travel lanes to
accommodate bicycles.
The term "superstreet" refers to a design concept incorporating the use of "median left- overs," which
eliminates the left turn from a side street onto the main street and requires a vehicle that wants to turn left to,
instead, make a right turn and then U -turn. This design allows for smoother traffic flow on the N.C. 273 and
limits the number of left turns to major intersections.
Additional right -of -way acquisition and the relocation of homes and businesses will be required for this
rp oject. Right -of -way acquisition is scheduled to begin this November, with construction scheduled to begin in
July 2015. However, those dates could change.
The purpose of the hearing is to provide information regarding the design and location of the proposed
project, and to obtain public input. Interested citizens may drop by at any time during the mentioned hours.
NCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to answer questions and receive cormnents. The
opportunity to submit written comments or questions also will be provided. Comments and information
received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. There will not be a formal
presentation.
A map showing the location & design and a copy of the approved environmental document (Categorical
Exclusion) are available for public review at the NCDOT Resident Engineer's Office, 5110 East Dixon
Boulevard, Kings Mountain, and at Mount Holly City Hall, City Manager's Office, 400 East Central Avenue.
The maps are available online at http: / /www.ncdot.gov /projects /publicmeetings /. Search for the project using
"U- 3633" and click on "Show More" in order to view.
For more information, contact Jamille Robbins, NCDOT Human Environment Section, at 1598 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, 27699 -1598, by phone: [phone], by fax: [phone], or by email:
jarobbins a,ncdot.gou. Additional materials may be submitted until June 14, 2013.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled
persons who want to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Robbins as
early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or
understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1- 800 -481-
6494.