Residents in the Huntersville area might have noticed an uptick in field activity along N.C. 115, as crews of engineers, surveyors, geologists, and biologists canvas the corridor between McCord Road and N.C. 73. This flurry of professional hustle and bustle is tied to a major road-widening project, aimed to turn the existing stretch of Old Statesville Road into a 4-lane divided section, as confirmed by a recent Town of Huntersville's announcement.
The boots on the ground, marking the terrain with flags and paints are not just plotting the future roadway, but also taking pains to earmark environmental features like streams and wetlands. This preemptive dance of preservation is a core responsibility of the Town and NCDOT, ensuring that where asphalt will lay, nature's veins do not pay the price for progress, a detail made clear by the Huntersville Engineering team. However, residents should understand these markers are not a final say on the infrastructure's footprint but rather a careful delineation of sensitive areas.
Lora Mastrofrancesco, the Engineering Manager for the Town of Huntersville, is the point of contact for those seeking answers. She can be reached through her email, [email protected], or by ringing up 704-766-2224, for any questions or comments about the widening project.
While the process may seem a mere technical stride, the implications run deeply through the daily lives of those who call the area home.
