I-26 Citizens' Coalition
Community Members Fighting in Opposition to the I-26 Overpass Over Patton Ave.
Why settle for this....
Approximate representation of proposed overpass, in location indicated on plans.
when this was the plan?
Preferred Alternative 4B long-anticipated multi-modal boulevard
Community members from all corners of Asheville fighting to protect the future of Asheville that is at risk as a result of the current
I-26 Connector Project overpass design over Patton Ave.
The I-26 connector project seems like "the project that will never be built".
After decades of discussion, planning, and review the community-approved designs to re-create Patton Ave into an urban corridor connecting downtown to West Asheville are no more.
NCDOT is now quietly moving forward with an 8-lane freeway extending
over Patton Ave.
Picture this: a concrete monstrosity that will impede the future development of a pedestrian-friendly route connecting the East, West, and river districts of town.