Input Wanted On North-South Parkway: Here’s How To Have Your Say

DAVIDSON, NC — It’s far from a secret that traffic in the Lake Norman region is bad. After years of dramatic growth in Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville, roadways are congested. Civic planners are developing ideas for a north-south connection stretching from Mooresville to Charlotte, and want to hear ideas and concerns from the public.

A public open house to discuss options and allow for public input is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the River Run Country Club Ballroom, located at 19125 River Falls Drive in Davidson.

Here’s what organizers of the North-South Parkway Sub-Area Study say about the event:
Northern Mecklenburg County and southern Iredell County is one of the fastest growing areas in North Carolina. In addition to rapid population growth, the area has limited north-south roadways to accommodate increased traffic. In 2010, the Urban Land Institute completed a study that identified the need for north-south connectivity and recommended a new facility, the North-South Parkway. The North-South Parkway would complement existing NC 115 through the area and offer additional access for developments.

Local jurisdictions, including Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville, and Iredell County have added segments of a North-South Parkway to their jurisdiction’s plans. In 2018, local jurisdictions, including the Towns of Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville, Cornelius, and Iredell County agreed that a comprehensive effort must be undertaken to link their efforts together in a cohesive manner. The North-South Parkway Sub Area Study will provide the local jurisdictions with a cohesive plan for a new North-South transportation corridor to support population growth.

Identification and refinement of the proposed North-South Parkway is necessary for the communities within the area. The North-South Parkway Sub-Area Study will better position facilities for funding and construction through the development process. Your input is critical for considering the use of existing roadways, new alignments or a combination of both, along with development opportunities for communities in the study area.

For more information and future project updates, contact Bill Thurnberg, executive director Lake Norman Transportation Commission, at 704-604-5057 or billthunberg@gmail.com