Dabney Drive & Corbitt Road Upgrade Project

FAST FACTS

NCDOT Project #: U-5890
Type: Corridor Upgrade
Project Length: .65 miles
Affected Counties: Vance County
Condemning Authority: NCDOT
Estimated Affected Parcels: 190+
Estimated Total Remaining Cost: $91,150,000
Right-of-Way Funds: $41,545,000

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Description

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade Dabney Drive (SR 1162) from I-85 to U.S. 158 Business in Henderson, Vance County. The NCDOT also proposes to upgrade Corbitt Road from US 158 Business to Parham Street and to extend Corbitt Road from Parham Street to I-85.The stated purpose of the NCDOT project ( #U-5890) is to improve mobility along Dabney Drive (SR1162) and enhance pedestrian and bicycle accommodation along the corridor.

The proposed improvements would include:

Dabney Drive Eastbound:
- The proposed typical section along Dabney Drive includes:
  - Two 12-foot travel lanes, both in the same direction
  - A 5-foot sidewalk on both sides of the roadway
  - Curb and gutter along both travel lanes

Corbitt Road Westbound:
- The proposed typical section along Corbitt road includes:
  - Two 12-foot travel lanes, both in the same direction
  - A 10-foot multi-use path on the north side of the roadway
  - Curb and gutter along both travel lanes

Peanut-shaped roundabout at Dabney Drive/Dorsey Avenue intersection

Intersection improvements

Changes in traffic signals along the corridor

Business and Homeowner Concerns

Dabney Drive (SR 1162) is a major transportation artery for the city that gives motorists access to residential, commercial, industrial, churches, and institutional facilities located within the project area. The proposed project may have temporary impacts on access to community facilities. During construction, traffic will be maintained within the existing corridor with temporary shoulder and lane closures. Additional right-of-way and temporary easements are anticipated to be required for construction. There are utilities located in the project area which will be relocated as part of this project.

Residential and commercial property owners along the project path should prepare for the NCDOT’s eventual offer and for modifications and interruptions that are likely to follow. There may be surveyors and right-of-way agents analyzing area properties at any time. And, depending on what the NCDOT needs, there is potential for both homeowners and businesses to suffer significant losses of property.

Homeowners may find traffic uncomfortably close, their entry/exit paths altered, their yards drastically reduced, or even having their homes no longer conform to the county’s setback standards. Commercial properties may lose valuable parking, have modified entry/exit, or may also suffer from non-conformance after the taking.

There may also be construction easements taken that are “temporary,” which may, in fact, last for years. Property owners should also be extremely vigilant for damage via inverse condemnation. Affected property owners should work to ensure they are compensated fairly.

What to Do if Your Property Is Affected

The NCDOT can take your land, but you can still protect your rights. The government will set aside significant funds for right-of-way acquisition over the course of this project, but will do its best not to spend it all. Property owners in the path of the project will receive offers, but if they accept that initial offer, they are probably leaving money on the table.

You have the right to just compensation. The NCDOT’s initial offer is just the beginning – as long as you do not accept it. We can help you fight for more. Call 1-877-393-4990 or contact us as soon as possible for a complimentary case evaluation.

We do not earn a fee unless we increase the government’s offer, and our fee only comes from the increased amount – this is our no-fee guarantee. The initial offer is entirely yours. Further, we front the costs of fighting your case, and if we’re unable to increase the government’s offer to you, you don’t pay them. We do. That is how confident we are that we can assist you if we take your case.

News and Publications

WIZS 100.1 FM / 1450 AM: $57M Dabney Drive Upgrade Chugging Along (2/14/24) (Note: NC DOT project has been updated since this)

Project Maps

Project #U-5890 Vicinity Map

NCDOT Chosen Concept 1 Map

Estimated Project Schedule

Right of Way: July 2026 – 2027

Utilities: 2027

Construction: 2030

Affected Parcels

It is estimated that 190+ properties in Vance County will be impacted by the NCDOT #U-5890 – Dabney Drive & Corbitt Road Upgrade Project. The project includes a budget of $41,545,000 for right-of-way takings.

Whether your property is residential or commercial in nature, it is critical to understand that the government’s initial offer is just that – initial. We do not recommend you accept the initial offer. Call us at 1-877-393-4990 or contact us online as soon as possible for a free case evaluation.

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There are only a handful of attorneys in NC who practice eminent domain exclusively, and even fewer with NCDOT experience. We have six. That’s why it’s worth getting in touch with us for a free case evaluation.

Here’s how it works:

1) Tell us about your situation.

2) We research your property as needed, using DOT maps, our own technology, and experience to see the exact effects.

3) We will give you our professional evaluation of your legal situation and recommend next steps. This evaluation is free, and there’s no pressure or obligation to hire us after.

But please don’t wait to act. Waiting can hurt your case, and the cost is the same: free.

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