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Why it matters: Ryan said roughly $187 million in work is currently under construction in the county and about $100 million is in the pipeline. Several projects will affect travel and local economic development, including bridge replacements, roundabout installations and an interchange near Davidson-Davie Community College.

Key items Ryan described:
- NC 8 (Winston Road) widening: $13 million project started Sept. 2024, completion estimated May (year on slide), ongoing utility relocations and grading.
- U.S. 64 improvements and turn lanes tied to new industrial development, including rail crossing upgrades.
- NC 109 over U.S. 64 bridge replacement: contract awarded in June; completion estimated December; project includes roundabouts on both sides of the bridge to improve traffic flow.
- U.S. 2970 interchange (near Davidson-Davie Community College): nearing substantial completion; motorists expected to gain access this fall with final cleanup into next year.
- “Siemens project” access and Brown Road relocation in Lexington: underway with local right-of-way coordination; estimated completion November.
- Resurfacing program: Ryan said, “we're averaging around $6,000,000–$7,000,000 a year resurfacing in Davidson County with 25 to 30 miles each year,” and described supplemental preservation work (chip seal/AST) funded at about $1 million annually.

Ryan also described the SPOT prioritization and scoring process used to select major projects for federal and state funding. He described a two-year cycle of calls for projects from regional planning organizations, data-driven scoring in Raleigh and a local points process that can change funding outcomes. He encouraged local jurisdictions to submit projects during the current call.

Commissioner follow-ups focused on traffic geometry and local concerns (for example, the frequently damaged approach near the fairgrounds and safety changes around the Old Greensboro Road/US 2970 project). Ryan said NCDOT is monitoring accident data and will return if additional engineering fixes are required.

Ending: Ryan offered to share slides and plans with county staff; commissioners requested diagrams for specific intersections and said they would coordinate further with DOT on traffic mitigation and right-of-way questions.

Sources: Presentation and Q&A with John Ryan, Division Engineer, NCDOT Division 9.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Davidson County Commissioners Meeting July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","John Ryan, NCDOT Division Engineer for Division 9, updated Davidson County commissioners on current construction, upcoming projects and the state’s prioritization process, including bridge replacements, roundabouts, interchange work and an annual resurfacing program averaging $6–7 million for 25–30 miles.","taxTitle","Davidson County, North Carolina","taxId",13707,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482510,"Residents challenge transparency, scale and financing of proposed Southmont sportsplex",1405,1207000,2612000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5479134-de71b493921a5cdcc7e00f0964d80980&start=1207&end=2612","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5479134-de71b493921a5cdcc7e00f0964d80980/thumbnail_1207000.jpg","/articles/6482510/Davidson-County/North-Carolina/Residents-challenge-transparency-scale-and-financing-of-proposed-Southmont-sportsplex","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482510-40973e371f4cbe8396e677f34a3ea66c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771090155&Signature=aIV7Sah4vhVUWNvFrWje1IpDUM4IoIxEhd8djtQGiwAoA9D9a2zOWLb0KzpEwFdYSow~14Q9HVaFuGfNd6f7Tjjd3-vrORA87TLrN5Sm0Cx~VMC8-0hDHP3VuWMHuVov9DDz2LF9mXba1v1KBqGeBvpv~~nxeRWXM-JoZLkjd6dHZTZfVG8Q51LxYv9~LErxETjxJpDju5QHe1mBc9QnIcicyDuP0FCnQ9QP0SxpfeHcyo3FmFvAsDN96PNL5KTVi1VwxnwjMDcOOMxs4i6GNVIMIMdnArStl-KjIVk6odAZHgspSxIxNQESNSGQeBR80HbGBA1NqQ1XJSDopT3agQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents from the Southmont area told the Davidson County Board of Commissioners on July 24 that they were confused, surprised and concerned about a proposed Southmont Sportsplex project and the county’s public outreach about it.

During the public-comment portion of the meeting, speakers said many neighbors had learned about the project only recently and asked the board to slow the timetable, expand notifications and host community meetings with the engineering and architectural firms. Kevin Colasar, who identified himself as an Irvin Drive resident, said, “Many people only found out about this project 2 months ago,” and asked the county to mail information to residents who may not have internet access.

Why it matters: Commissioners are considering spending public funds and making zoning and infrastructure decisions for a multi-field sports and recreation complex that commenters said could add thousands of visitors, intensify traffic on two-lane roads, and change the character of adjoining neighborhoods. Several speakers also raised questions about using unassigned federal COVID-relief and capital funds for the project.

Residents described wide-ranging concerns. Jamie Gibson, an Irvin Drive resident and educator, questioned whether the Sportsplex would improve academic outcomes and said she feared it would not primarily serve county youth. Lenny Diffelice, a longtime local business owner, called the project a fiscal risk, saying revenue projections would take decades to recoup — “54 years to recover the money,” he said — and urged commissioners to “downsize this thing.”

Neighbors urged specific mitigation measures: former military officer Heather (first name not specified in transcript) asked the county to expand the proposed tree buffer to 200 feet, use \"night sky\"-friendly lighting, install stormwater protections for the nearby lake and provide priority scheduling and reduced or no fees for Davidson County teams. Several speakers requested that the county and the project design team commit to meeting with the Southmont community during the design process before finalizing plans.

On funding, comments referred to earlier county discussions about using ARPA and surpluses. One resident warned against repurposing capital project funds and said the county should not treat “free money” as unrestricted. Those fiscal concerns were raised alongside requests for clearer, earlier public outreach and for the county to publish project limits, field counts, and parking assumptions in plain language.

Commission response and next steps: Chairman Yates told speakers the Facilities Committee will take up details at an August meeting; several commissioners urged residents to attend that session. County staff and commissioners said zoning and technical questions should be addressed by the Facilities Committee and the Planning process; no final votes on the Sportsplex were taken during the July 24 meeting.

What remains unresolved: Speakers asked for clearer documentation of the proposed site acreage, zoning allowances, estimated visitor counts, traffic studies and the precise funding sources and amounts. Commissioners and staff encouraged residents to attend the Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for Aug. 7 and said the county would work to provide additional information.

Ending: Speakers emphasized a desire to be included in the design process and to see concrete mitigations — larger landscape buffers, stricter lighting and noise controls, priority access for county teams and staged outreach to households without internet access — before any final commitments on the project move forward.","Dozens of Southmont-area residents told the Davidson County commissioners they had not been adequately informed about a proposed Sportsplex at multiple public hearings, raising concerns about traffic, zoning, buffers, noise limits and use of COVID-era and capital funds.","actionData","errors"]

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NCDOT outlines $187 million in current and upcoming Davidson County projects, highlights resurfacing program

Residents challenge transparency, scale and financing of proposed Southmont sportsplex