roads
Golf cart proliferation causing concern
Nov. 26. The Cornelius Police Dept. has golf carts on their radar as the low-speed vehicles proliferate on residential streets. Background —On June 13, 2022, a golf cart crash in Statesville killed three people and injured three others. —Samantha Miller was killed in a golf cart crash on her wedding night in Folly Beach, South […]
Pedestrian safety: New crosswalks coming at three locations
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like more and more pedestrian crossings are being installed in Cornelius, that’s because its true! With an ever increasing interest among residents in both walking and cycling, the town continues to identify areas where the crossings are needed. And its not just happening in Cornelius. Throughout the […]
Letter: Former commissioner comments on sinkhole story
Aug. 15. [Opinion] In the August 2024 Cornelius Today, there was an article regarding Old Canal Street discussing the sink hole issue. This road has another issue: it was not designed nor adequate for the amount of traffic that flows between Catawba Ave and South Street. Because of my transportation involvement, I knew NC DOT […]
Rules of the Roads: How problematic Old Canal became a town road
Aug. 13. By Dave Yochum. Old Canal Street, the former home of a persistent sinkhole, was part of the street acceptance vote by the Cornelius Town Board last month. The Town now maintains all of Old Canal, from Catawba Avenue to South Street. It was an old problem with what looks like a happy ending. […]
Transportation Advisory Board ‘Road Show’ continues Aug. 20
July 30. The citizen-driven Transportation Advisory Board is stepping up the “Road Show” initiative with an open meeting Aug. 20 at The BoatYard Lake Norman. The meeting will focus on the road improvements coming to Hwy. 21—specifically at the nearby intersection of Hwy. 21 and Westmoreland. TAB members will discuss road improvements scheduled for this […]
Could speeds come down on Bethel Church?
July 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board is asking the NC Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) to reduce the 45 mph speed limit on Bethel Church Road, between West Catawba and Staghorn at the end. The request will be reviewed and analyzed by the NCDOT. The town has actually received several requests to lower […]
W. Catawba congestion intensifies with construction
June 21. By Dave Vieser. If you’ve sensed that traffic congestion on West Catawba Ave has been worse lately, you’re right. A combination of factors has added to the usual daytime traffic volume, highlighted by the lack of vehicle sensors at the Jetton Road intersection. Here’s the scoop: 1. Traffic signal at Jetton Road: as […]
Construction on Jetton Road Ext. begins next month
Sept. 19. Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has approved a $2.89 million contract with Blythe Development of Charlotte for improvements to Jetton Road Extension from West Catawba Ave to Liverpool Parkway. The low bid from Blythe was actually $300,000 below the amount allocated for the project in this year’s budget. Construction gets under way […]
Town Board: Term length hearing last night, new road connection
June 20. By Dave Vieser. If the Cornelius Town Board was looking for a large turnout for a public hearing on terms lengths, they must have been disappointed. Only one citizen showed up to voice an opinion on whether the terms of the mayor and town board members be changed from two years to staggered […]
Road improvements expected with new Cornelius hospital
Feb. 16. By Dave Vieser. The construction of a new Atrium Hospital in Cornelius will not only enhance medical care here but also result in some road improvements—all at Atrium’s expense. Major developers such as Atrium are required by the town to conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) before the rezoning application can be reviewed […]
