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Dave McKinney Avenue Extension

Announcement

August 21, 2024 - The design phase is underway and plans are approximately 30% complete. During the design phase, the project team creates the detailed information needed to construct the improvement option that was selected during the planning phase. Details include plans, specifications, etc.

Project typeTransportation
Project budgetTo be determined
Project phaseOn Hold

Part of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure (NECI) Program

Project Overview

This project will extend Dave McKinney Avenue and create the opportunity for future development to provide parallel connectivity to North Tryon Street from Rocky River Road West north to Carolyn Lane. The project will extend Dave McKinney Avenue from Rocky River Road West by 500 feet to the end of the Newell Elementary School parking lot.

Project Goals

To improve pedestrian, bicycle and motorist access to the LYNX Blue Line
To make improvements for all modes of transportation – pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle, and transit
To promote economic development by providing infrastructure to support and encourage transit supportive development

Public Involvement

The project team engaged the community during the planning phase to get their input during in-person and virtual meetings.

Vicinity Map

A simplified map of the area with the extension of Dave McKinney Avenue depicted in purple

Project Contact

Stephen Tosco
Senior Project Manager
General Services
980.293.0992
stephen.tosco@charlottenc.gov