Wednesday, January 23, 2008
by John Walker
The moratorium was put into place to give Weddington officials time to work with other western Union County leaders on a road improvement plan for this fast growing area of the state. It halts most new commerical and residential development in the town until as late as July 2009. Schools, public utilities and libraries are exempt from the moratorium.
The N.C. Department of Transportation projects substantial increases in traffic by 2030, including a five-fold increase on Twelve Mile Creek Road, which feeds Weddington High and Weddington Elementary.
Weddington leaders plan to consult officials in nearby Waxhaw, Wesley Chapel and Marvin on the road improvement plan. Wesley Chapel and Waxhaw are considering working together, although Marvin officials are considering their options separately as of now.