NC 107 Roadway Upgrade

Fast Facts

NCDOT TIP # R-4753
Project Type: Roadway Upgrade
Affected Counties: Jackson
Estimated Cost: $ 18,600,000

Description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will begin upgrading a 4.04-mile section of N.C. 107. Construction will take place just north of Old Cullowhee Road (SR 1002) to NC 281, an area which mostly meanders along the Tuckasegee River, with the southern portion passing through Tuckasegee.

Supporters hope this project will provide a wider, smoother, and safer ride by widening lane and shoulder widths, improving intersections, and realigning specific areas of NC 107.

However, some are concerned about the potential impacts on the area's infrastructure. In Jackson County, this project and other expansions will be affecting businesses, land, and home owners.

News/Publications

• SRPO: "NC 107 Corridor Study Report"
• The Sylva Herald: "NC 107 improvements top proposed road list"

Maps

Schedule

• Right-of-way acquisition - May2015
• Start Construction - December 2016
• Project Completion - TBD

Property Takings

More than 70 parcels of land will be affected by this project. Currently the DOT has set aside $5,000,000 for right-of-way takings. If your property will be affected, contact one of our eminent domain attorneys for a free case evaluation, or call 1-877-393-4990.