congestion
Jetton Extension closing update
April 8. Jetton Road Extension will continue to be closed 7 pm to 6 am while road work continues. And if you venture down the road during the day, expect a bumpy, dusty ride. The extension has become a popular alternative for drivers seeking to avoid congestion on West Catawba, but the roadway has deteriorated […]
Roundabouts on Hwy. 21 will be completed in Winter 2027
Dec. 1. By Dave Vieser. Work will finally begin inMarch on two new roundabouts at the Catawba Avenue/Hwy. 21 intersection just east of I-77. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded a $14.6 million contract to the Caton Construction Group of Charlottesville, Va. to perform the work. When the traffic circles are completed, […]
The roads ahead: Better later than never
Feb. 17. By Dave Vieser. There’s some good news coming from the NCDOT pertaining to road improvements in Cornelius: Several of the smaller projects which had been on hold have been reactivated. However, the widening of West Catawba Avenue from Jetton to Sam Furr is still a long way off. “We are happy that NCDOT […]
