Phase 1 of the Carthage Downtown Revitalization Project is anticipated to begin Monday, August 31, 2026. The downtown traffic circle will be closed to ALL vehicle traffic for ONE WEEK as construction crews work to begin the installation of pedestrian crosswalk islands. Please visit our project page for more detailed information and detour maps by clicking the "Read More" link below.
The U‑3628 (Monroe Street) Project is a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) roadway improvement project focused on upgrading NC 24‑27 (Monroe Street) through the Town of Carthage. The project has been planned for many years and is intended to improve safety, traffic flow, and pedestrian access through the downtown corridor.
The project is located on NC 24‑27 (Monroe Street) and extends:
The primary goals of the U‑3628 project are to:
The Town of Carthage is not responsible for the full project cost.
NCDOT has not published a final completion date yet, but the current schedule aligns with a typical 12–18 month construction period for a project of this size.
Planned and active improvements include:
Residents and visitors may experience:
NCDOT and the Town ask drivers to use caution and follow posted signage through construction areas.
NC 24-27 (Monroe Street) from the historic courthouse to the US 15-501 interchange in Carthage., Carthage, NC 28327 View Map
NC 24-27 (Monroe Street) from the historic courthouse to the US 15-501 interchange in Carthage. , Carthage, NC 28327