Kuykendall Road Improvements

Announcement

Dec. 10, 2024 - Design for this project is continuing. Real estate acquisition is expected to begin in early 2025. During the real estate phase, the city acquires the property rights needed to build and maintain the improvements identified during the design phase. City real estate agents will reach out to affected property to answer questions.

Project typeSidewalks
Project budget$4.6 million (funded through the South Charlotte Reinvestment Program and the Congestion Mitigation Program)
Project phaseDesign; Real Estate Acquisition

Part of the Mitigate Congestion Program

Project Overview

This project will add new sidewalk along the west side of Kuykendall Road from Thorn Blade Drive to McKee Road where there is no existing sidewalk. It will also add a right turn lane on Kuykendell Road to McKee Road.

Project Goals

To increase connectivity
To improve pedestrian safety
To alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Kuykendall Road and McKee Road

Commonly Asked Questions

Why doesn't the project connect to the sidewalk in front of St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church?

The proposed sidewalk will tie to the existing sidewalk approximately 140 feet north of Drayton Hall Lane, which connects to St. Nektarious Greek Orthodox Church.

Will the project add a crosswalk and pedestrian signal at Kuykendall's intersection with McKee Road?

A crosswalk and pedestrian signal will be installed at the intersection of McKee Road and Kuykendall Road.

Why isn't the project building sidewalk the entire length of Kuykendall Road?

The funding allocated for this project will allow us to install sidewalk from McKee Road to Drayton Hall Lane. This funding will cover the design, real estate and construction phase for this portion of Kuykendall Road. Following the completion of this project, the remaining section of Kuykendall Road will continue to be evaluated against the other thoroughfares in the City of Charlotte and evaluated for future funding.

Why will it take so long (3-4 years) to complete this project when it is only 0.5 miles?

Three to five years is a typical range for City of Charlotte sidewalk projects. This timeframe includes survey and design phases, as well as right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations and construction.

Project Contact

Kiera Muruve, PE
Project Manager
General Services
704.574.0317
kiera.muruve@charlottenc.gov