Comprehensive Transportation Plan

In February of 2012, the Transportation Planning Branch of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) initiated a study to cooperatively develop the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). This is a long range multi-modal transportation 
plan that covers transportation needs through 2040.  Modes of transportation evaluated as part of this plan include: highway, public transportation and rail, bicycle, and pedestrian. This plan does not cover routine maintenance or minor operations issues.  Refer to Appendix A for contact information on these types of issues.

Findings of this CTP study were based on an analysis of the transportation system, environmental screening and public input, which are detailed in Chapter 1.  Figure 1 shows the CTP maps, which were mutually adopted in 2013.  Descriptive information and definitions for designations depicted 
on the CTP maps can be found in Appendix B. Implementation of the plan is the responsibility of Rutherford County, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village and NCDOT.   Refer to Chapter 2 for information on the implementation process.

This report documents the recommendations for improvements that are included in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village CTP.   The major recommendations for improvements are listed below.   More detailed information about these and other recommendations can be found in Chapter 2.

•    Lake Lure Parkway (US 64/74A Relocation): The proposed project is to construct a new two lane major thoroughfare with 11 foot lanes and paved shoulders from the intersection of US 64/74A and Arcade (A) Street south around Lake Lure to merge into US 64/74A. The roads that would connect to the proposed Lake Lure Parkway from the town center are C Avenue (Proctor Road) and Arcade (A) Street. Roundabouts are recommended at the 2 intersections of Lake Lure Parkway and US 64/74A for improved traffic flow. 64/74A for improved traffic flow.