Oates Road and Midnight Lane Widening

Fast Facts

NCDOT TIP # U-5816
Project Type:
 Road widening
Affected Counties:
 Iredell
Estimated Cost: $
 10,698,000

Description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) plans to connect SR 1474 (Bluefield Road) to US 21 (Charlotte Highway), a little north of Exit 36.  It plans to connect these roads by constructing a bridge over I-77 that would connect Oates Road to Midnight Lane, and will also widen the resulting 1.5-mile strip of road.

Primarily, the road would be widened to three lanes, but in some parts, it will be widened to five lanes. The road improvement would also include sidewalks, wider bike lanes, gutters, curbs, and additional traffic lights.

The primary purpose of the construction project is to help ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and driver safety. However, many residents and businesses along the affected area will likely be subject to an eminent domain taking of their property.

Maps

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Schedule

  • Right-of-way acquisition – 2019
  • Start Construction – 2021
  • End Construction – 2023

Property Takings

It is estimated that more than 40 parcels of property will be impacted by this project. Currently the NCDOT has set aside $2,500,000 for right-of-way takings. If your property will be affected, contact one of our attorneys (four of whom previously worked on behalf of the NCDOT) for a free case evaluation.

Get a free case
evaluation today.

There are only a handful of attorneys in NC who practice eminent domain exclusively, and even fewer with NCDOT experience. We have several. That’s why its 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 let you know what we think a fair offer would be. 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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