NCDOT’s STIP project R-2588B is the proposed widening of NC 191 (Haywood Road) to multi-lanes from NC 280 (Boylston Highway) south of Mills River to Mountain Road (SR 1381) to improve safety and mobility. The 4.5-mile project is in the Town of Mills River, north of Hendersonville.
The proposed project includes a five-lane section through Mills River from NC 280 to School House Road with a multi-use path on the north side. A four-lane divided facility is proposed from School House Road to Mountain Road with a multi-use path from the West Henderson High School driveway to the historic Moss-Johnson Farm property. A left over into the Haywood Knolls subdivision will be provided for westbound traffic. A 5-foot bike lane is proposed on the south side of NC 191 from NC 280 to School House Road and on both sides of NC 191 from School House Road to Mountain Road.
This project will include the replacement of bridge #121 on NC 191 over the French Broad River overflow which was built in 1965. This structure will be replaced with two parallel 54-inch girder bridges approximately 300’ long and 39’ wide. The bridges will consist of two 11-foot lanes with a 5-foot bike lane and 5.5’ sidewalks with bicycle safe railings.
Additionally, bridge #129 on NC 191 over the French Broad River will be replaced and a 400’ retaining wall will be constructed on the north side of NC 191 approximately 300-feet east of Merriwood Lane. Bridge #129 will mirror the new bridge #121, except the length is 165’ long and 39’ wide.
Services Provided:
- Erosion Control
- Hydraulic Design
- NEPA/SEPA Compliance
- Permitting
- Roadway Design
- Signals
- Structure Design
- Utility Design
- Work Zone Traffic Control
