McCullough Drive Extension

Announcement

Sept. 30, 2026 - Construction has started for this project. A Charlotte Department of Transportation inspector visits the site daily. Construction will continue through 2027.

Project typeTransportation
Project budget$12.9 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 contractorMountaineer Contractors, Inc.

Part of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure (NECI) Program

Project Overview

Originating from the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Program (NECI) planning effort, this project proposes to provide a new street connection by extending McCullough Drive from North Tryon Street to the existing dead end at Ken Hoffman Drive. The conceptual cross section includes two travel lanes, planting strips, curb & gutter and sidewalk. This project is adjacent to the McCullough Drive Streetscape project on the other side of North Tryon Street.

Project Details

Project Goals

To provide an alternate connection between W.T. Harris Boulevard and North Tryon Street
To promote economic development by providing infrastructure to support and encourage transit supportive development near the McCullough Drive light rail station
To improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility between North Tryon Street and W.T. Harris Boulevard

Public Involvement

The project team hosted numerous community meetings during the planning phase, where residents shared ideas and asked questions. This feedback informed the design and gave the team insight into the community's priorities.

Maps & Renderings

Vicinity Map

aerial view of project area with a yellow line depicting the streetscape project and the red line depicting the extension

Proposed Roadway Cross-Section

rendering of a cross-section of the roadway, including 6-foot sidewalk, 8-foot planting strip, 4-foot bike lane, 3-foot buffer & 10-foot travel lanes on each side, plus a 10-foot turning lane

Rendering of roadway after project completion. For illustrative purposes only.

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Project Contact

Stephen Tosco
Senior Project Manager
Charlotte Department of Transportation
980-293-0992
stephen.tosco@charlottenc.gov

Ashly Rankin
Construction Inspector
Charlotte Department of Transportation
ashly.rankin@charlottenc.gov

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To request public meeting materials or other documents associated with this project, please contact Stephen Tosco at stephen.tosco@charlottenc.gov.