Central/Albemarle/Shamrock CNIP

Status: On hold

Estimated Project Budget: To be determined

Project Contacts

In November 2014, voters approved $20 million for the Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP). The Central/Kilborne/Norland intersection & roadway upgrade project was selected as one of the projects to move forward under the Central/Albemarle/Shamrock CNIP. This project is one portion of the Old Potter Road Trail that was presented during the CNIP pre-planning phase. Project limits are from approximately Elkin Lane to Roanoke Avenue.

This is the central neighborhood node connecting the two sides of the Old Potter Road (as well as a neighborhood retail node along the CityLYNX Gold Line). The project would include pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the intersection (and approaches) and an upgrade to the historical public space near the intersection to create community identity.  

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is nearing construction of a new parking area, entrance and trail improvements to the Evergreen Nature Preserve off of Norland Road. The complete street upgrade between Central and the nature preserve would include sidewalks, bike lanes (or other facilities) and wayfinding.

Community engagement activities will occur throughout the project’s duration to keep those interested in the project informed and provide opportunities for the public to share ideas, opinions and concerns. Public meetings have taken place on the following dates:

Status: Construction

Estimated Project Budget: $5.1 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 Contacts

Jeff Long
Construction Inspector
General Services
704-604-2664
jeff.long@charlottenc.gov

Status: Design

Estimated Project Budget: $10 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)

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Project Contacts

Project Overview

In November 2014, voters approved $20 million for the Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Programs (CNIP).  The Shamrock Drive complete street upgrade project was selected as one of the projects to move forward under the Central/Albemarle/Shamrock CNIP.  

This project will upgrade Shamrock Drive from approximately Newell Avenue to Flamingo Avenue to create a “complete street” to better serve bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists and adjacent neighborhoods and businesses. The project will include turn lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and crossings to help create a better bike/pedestrian connection between Eastway Drive and The Plaza and, eventually, to NoDa (North Davidson area) and the CATS Blue Line.

Area neighborhoods were awarded a Public Art Grant; therefore, the project team will be working with the Arts and Science Council and area residents to determine what art will be constructed and where it will be located along the project corridor.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is partnering with the Community Investment Plan and will fund improvements to the storm drainage infrastructure along Shamrock Drive. Visit Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services for more information. 

A series of neighborhood meetings, public meetings and stakeholder interviews were held during the pre-planning phase for the Central/Albemarle/Shamrock CNIP, as well as during the planning phase for the Beckwith/Meadow project. To view meeting minutes and more, visit the Central/Albemarle/Shamrock CNIP page. Below is a list of public meetings that have taken place so far during the planning phase.

Please also visit the Beckwith Meadow Storm Drainage Improvement Project for more project update mailers and public meeting documentation.

Central/Kilborne/Norland Pedestrian Improvements (March 29, 2023) - The project has been placed on temporary hold due to recent inflation. The project team will review the overall project scope and budget to determine what improvements can be constructed. Utility relocation is currently in progress.

Shamrock Drive Complete Street (March 27, 2023) - The Shamrock Drive popup dog park will be removed this spring. The temporary dog park was opened in the summer of 2019 as a short-term amenity in advance of the Shamrock Drive Complete Street and Shamrock Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project. As the projects move closer to the Utility Relocation Phase, it is time to remove the dog park in advance of this work. Storm Water Services will be constructing a stormwater control measure in this location to capture, clean and slowly release rainwater. Construction expected to start in mid-2024.

Kilborne Drive Streetscape (July 21, 2022) - Construction is approximately 20% complete and is expected to be completed by the end of September 2023. Please use extra caution when traveling through the corridor to ensure the safety of construction staff. If you have questions or comments about the project, please contact construction inspector Jeff Long at 704-604-2664 or project manager Mark Grimshaw at 704-619-4333.