Drivers across Randolph County will soon see smoother roads and improved driving conditions thanks to a major infrastructure investment from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
The NCDOT has awarded a $5.7 million contract to Vecellio & Grogan, Inc., doing business as Sharpe Brothers of Greensboro, to complete a series of Randolph County road improvements that will cover approximately 27 miles of roadway throughout the county.
The project includes milling, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction on a section of N.C. 49 and multiple secondary roads. Construction could begin as early as June 29, with work expected to continue through fall 2027.
Transportation officials say the improvements are designed to extend the life of existing roadways, improve safety, and provide a smoother ride for residents, commuters, and visitors traveling throughout the region.
Roads Included in Randolph County Road Improvements Project
The Randolph County road improvements project includes work on a dozen roads and highways across the county.
The largest state highway included in the project is N.C. 49, where crews will perform resurfacing work from the N.C. 49 interchange to West and East Raleigh Avenue.
Additional roads scheduled for improvements include:
- Kennedy Farm Road from the Davidson County line to U.S. 64
- Old Post Office Road from Kennedy Farm Road North to Fuller Mill Road North
- Jordan Valley Road from Slick Rock Mountain to Hoover Hill Road
- Surrett Drive from N.C. 62 to the Guilford County line
- Beckerdite Road from U.S. 311 to Beeson Farm Road
- Mack Lineberry Road from N.C. 22 North to Millboro Road
- Academy Road Extension from N.C. 22 to Mulberry Academy Street
- Randleman Road from U.S. 220 Business to the Guilford County line
- West Academy Street from High Point Street to U.S. 220 Business/Main Street
- Andrew Hunter Road from U.S. 64 East to N.C. 22
- Whites Chapel Road from Ramsuer Julian Road to N.C. 49
Many of these roads serve as important local connectors for residents traveling between communities within Randolph County and neighboring counties.
Long-Term Investment in Transportation Infrastructure
The contract reflects NCDOT’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure throughout North Carolina.
Resurfacing projects like this help preserve existing roadways before more extensive and expensive repairs become necessary. Shoulder reconstruction work will also improve safety by providing more stable road edges and better drainage in some locations.
Motorists should expect periodic lane closures and construction activity once crews begin work later this summer. Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones and allow additional travel time when construction is underway.
The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2027.
For project updates and road construction information, visit the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
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