Statesville Greenway Connector under U.S. 21

Summary

The City of Statesville plans a 0.5-mile grade-separated greenway connector beneath U.S. 21 in Statesville. The project would link the Gregory Creek and Fourth Creek greenway segments and close a gap in the local walking and bicycling network. Construction funding was later reduced and construction delayed.

Current stage: Final design.

Current condition: Delayed.

Key Facts

Project Funding

Funding type: Public · Status: Changed

Timeline

1. 2026-04-02

   NCDOT decreases approved construction funds

   NCDOT's April 2026 project list states that $2,431,667 previously approved for construction was decreased and the project WBS closed because construction had been delayed. The action does not establish project cancellation.

   Stage after event: Final design
2. 2026-01-08

   NCDOT delays construction to fiscal year 2026

   NCDOT's January 2026 Board action delayed construction from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026 to allow additional time for planning and design. The action listed $2.432 million in construction funding.

   Stage after event: Final design
3. 2025-11-13

   City advertises greenway connector bids

   The City of Statesville advertised EB-5818 for construction of a 0.5-mile hardscape pedestrian facility under U.S. 21 connecting approximately five miles of existing greenway. Bids were due December 18, 2025.

   Stage after event: Final design
4. 2025-06

   Earlier transportation funding record identifies connector

   NCDOT transportation-program records identify the Statesville Greenway connector under U.S. 21 as EB-5818 and describe the project as a bicycle and pedestrian connection between the Gregory Creek and Fourth Creek greenway segments.

   Stage after event: Funded or programmed
5. 2023-10-02

   Statesville addresses project funding shortfall

   A City of Statesville council record documents staff work to seek additional Surface Transportation Block Grant Direct Attributable funding for the greenway connector and identifies the City's local funding role.

   Stage after event: Funded or programmed

Geography

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