Rea Road Widening (from I-485 to Williams Pond Lane)

Announcement

May 28, 2026 - The bid phase has ended and the City Council awarded the construction contract to Sealand Contractors Corporation on April 11, 2026. Construction is expected to start in late summer 2026 and take about 2.5 years to complete.

  • Project typeTransportation
  • Project budget$21.8 million (​​​Please note this is the funding amount and 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 phaseUtility Relocation, Construction

aerial photo of project area with a yellow line along Rea Road between Williams Pond Ln to the southeast and I-485 to the north illustrating where the road will be widened

Project Overview

This project will increase capacity along Rea Road by utilizing the right turn lane drops and median to develop an additional northbound and southbound through-lane along Rea Road between the ramps at I-485 and Williams Pond Lane. This project will also increase turn-lane capacity and improve the intersection at Piper Station Drive and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Pedestrian safety and mobility will also be maintained by providing sidewalks on both sides of Rea Road. Other specific improvements include curb and gutter, accessible ramps and driveways.

Project Goals

  • To increase capacity along Rea Road

  • To maintain pedestrian safety and mobility

The project team held a virtual public meeting in the spring of 2023 to discuss the proposed roadway improvements along Rea Road and get community feedback.

Project Contacts

Toni Wilson
Senior Engineering Project Manager
General Services
704-560-6257
toni.wilson@charlottenc.gov

Kendall Griffin
Construction Manager
General Services
704-517-4642
kendall.griffin@charlottenc.gov

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