Rea Road Extension / N.C. 84 Widening

Summary

NCDOT's U-3467 project would extend Rea Road 1.7 miles east from N.C. 16/Providence Road to N.C. 84/Weddington Road and widen 2.7 miles of existing N.C. 84 to four lanes toward Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road in Union County.

Current stage: Final design.

Current condition: Active.

Key Facts

Project Funding

Funding type: Public · Status: Allocated

Timeline

1. 2025-06-04

   CRTPO draft lists programmed U-3467 cost

   The 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan draft lists U-3467 from N.C. 16 to Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road as an existing-and-committed 2026-2035 Union County project with a $176.245 million year-of-expenditure project cost.

   Stage after event: Final design
2. 2025-03-10

   Right-of-way acquisition begins and 2027 construction is anticipated

   Weddington Town Council minutes report that right-of-way acquisition had started, the alignment was set, utility relocation was expected in fall 2025 and contract award was anticipated in summer 2027.

   Stage after event: Final design
3. 2024

   Preferred design revised after updated traffic study

   NCDOT's current project materials describe design revisions made after additional agency comments and a 2023 traffic study for Weddington High School. Updated preferred-alternative maps cover the extension and N.C. 84 widening.

   Stage after event: Final design
4. 2017-06-20

   NCDOT holds public meeting

   NCDOT held a public meeting to present the proposed U-3467 project and receive public comment.

   Stage after event: Preliminary design or environmental review
5. 2016-07-18

   Preferred alternative selected

   NCDOT and the Federal Highway Administration selected preferred alternative CA2, combining prior design options and improving geometry while avoiding division of several properties.

   Stage after event: Preliminary design or environmental review
6. 2015-05

   Environmental assessment approved

   NCDOT and the Federal Highway Administration approved the environmental assessment for the proposed Rea Road Extension and N.C. 84 improvements.

   Stage after event: Preliminary design or environmental review

Geography

Map

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