Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:35:26 -0400
From: Donna Kelly
Subject: NC 87 Roundabout Construction
There have been a couple people asking about this lately. This is an email I just received from the county about it. Although it does not address how long it will be closed, I’ve heard 3-4 months.
No Thru Traffic for NC 87 Roundabout Construction in Pittsboro
Posted Date: 4/22/2010
The construction of a roundabout on NC 87 in Pittsboro near Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is now underway. The N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) reiterates that “no through traffic will be allowed during the construction process,” said Marty Tillman from DOT.
While the contractors must provide access to homes, businesses and public facilities located in the area, they will not provide an option for traffic to drive north-south through the construction area.
A temporary service road is intended to primarily provide access for school buses, residences, the Department of Social Services, Therapeutic Alternatives (mental health services), Community Health Promotion and the CORA Food Pantry. However, this road is accessible only from the south (Business 64) and does not provide north-south travel.
Detour signs have been erected, but residents should be aware that they must approach facilities located north of the roundabout construction, such as the Eastern Chatham Senior Center, from the north. Similarly, they should approach buildings south of the construction zone from the south.