Feb. 23, 2026 - Real estate acquisition is winding down and the utility relocation phase is expected to start in March. During this phase, utility infrastructure, such as underground gas, water and sewer lines, as well as overhead power, telephone and television lines, are moved as needed to make way for construction for the project improvements.
Part of the Mitigate Congestion Program
This project will add new sidewalk along the west side of Kuykendall Road from Thorn Blade Drive to McKee Road where there is no existing sidewalk. It will also add a right turn lane on Kuykendell Road to McKee Road.
To increase connectivity
To improve pedestrian safety
To alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Kuykendall Road and McKee Road
Commonly Asked Questions
The proposed sidewalk will tie to the existing sidewalk approximately 140 feet north of Drayton Hall Lane, which connects to St. Nektarious Greek Orthodox Church.
A crosswalk and pedestrian signal will be installed at the intersection of McKee Road and Kuykendall Road.
The funding allocated for this project will allow us to install sidewalk from McKee Road to Drayton Hall Lane. This funding will cover the design, real estate and construction phase for this portion of Kuykendall Road. Following the completion of this project, the remaining section of Kuykendall Road will continue to be evaluated against the other thoroughfares in the City of Charlotte and evaluated for future funding.
Three to five years is a typical range for City of Charlotte sidewalk projects. This timeframe includes survey and design phases, as well as right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations and construction.
Kiera Muruve, PE Project Manager General Services 704-574-0317 kiera.muruve@charlottenc.gov