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Ashe County submits six projects for 2028 STIP scoring, including Jefferson–West Jefferson connector
Summary
Ashe County commissioners approved submitting six transportation projects to the North Carolina State Transportation Improvement Program for 2028 scoring, including a Jefferson–West Jefferson four-lane connector, intersection work at McDonald's/Ingles and a potential airport terminal replacement.
Ashe County commissioners voted July 7 to submit six projects for evaluation in the North Carolina State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) scoring round for the 2028 cycle.
The proposal, discussed by county staff during the board meeting, includes a proposed four-lane Jefferson–West Jefferson connector with access management and stormwater improvements; intersection improvements at the McDonald's/Ingles intersection that could include a median and access changes; access-management improvements on U.S. 221 between the hospital and N.C. 16, including possible turn lanes; improvements on N.C. 163 from the West Jefferson town limits toward the county line; a pedestrian…
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