Matheson Avenue Bridge Streetscape

Announcement

April 15, 2026 - Construction of the shared-use path and bridge railing continues along the western edge of both bridges. Grading and storm drain work are in progress along the western edge of the project area.

Project typeEconomic Development
Project budget$14.7 million (includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right of way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping.)
Project phaseConstruction
Construction contractorBlythe Development Co.

street view of the Matheson Avenue bridge before improvements showing two travel lanes and no pedestrian or bicycle facilities. travel lanes and no bike lanes or pedestrian path

Part of the Applied Innovation Corridor

Project Overview

The Matheson Avenue Bridge streetscape project is the first of several projects scheduled in the North End Applied Innovation Corridor. This project will incorporate pedestrian, bicycle and aesthetic improvements on Matheson Avenue from North Tryon Street to Jordan Place, providing improved connections between North Tryon Street and the LYNX Blue Line, the Cross Charlotte Trail and the popular NoDa area.

This project will include a two-way cycle track along the south side and sidewalk along the south and north sides of Matheson Avenue. A three-foot-wide curb will be between the cycle track and the roadway.

The Matheson Avenue Street Conversion project, part of the city's bicycle program, is adjacent to this one and will provide streetscape improvements along Matheson Avenue between Jordan Place and The Plaza.

a rendering of a cross-section of the roadway with barrier rails and sidewalk on both of the bridge, a two-way cycle track on the left, a 3-foot-wide buffer in the middle and two travel lanes

A rendering of a cross-section of the bridge after project completion. For illustrative purposes only.

Benefits identified from these potential improvements:

Provides connections to nearby LYNX Blue Line stations
Provides transportation choices for cycling and walking, specifically with this being only one of two facilities that cross the Norfolk Southern rail yard and LYNX Blue Line. The other roadway within the North End that crosses the rail yard is 16th Street.
Complements other public investments in the area, such as the LYNX Blue Line, the Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT), North Tryon Business Corridor Improvements and the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Program (NECI).
Provides potential leverage for public/private partnership - market analysis identified area in vicinity as strong potential for development

Project Goals

To provide safe travel connections for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists over the railyard and into the surrounding communities
To provide aesthetic improvements for a more pleasing streetscape

Public Involvement

The City of Charlotte engages the community to gain input on the preliminary design that reflects the regions vision for infrastructure connectivity.

May 10, 2017: Joint public meeting with the Cross Charlotte Trail: Davidson to Matheson segment, at the Belmont Center.

May 11-June 12, 2017: Online meeting for this project and the Cross Charlotte Trail.

Vicinity Map

aerial map of project area along Matheson Avenue between Jordon Place to the southeast and North Tryon Street to the northwest

Project Contacts

Adam Jarman
Engineering Project Manager
General Services
980-850-8185
adam.jarman@charlottenc.gov

Mark Stancil
Construction Inspector
General Services
704-746-4014
mark.stancil@charlottenc.gov