The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently completed a study on the Pinehurst traffic circle. The study recommends replacing the circular intersection for a continuous flow intersection (CFI) which would allow more “operational capacity” without the need for overpasses or extensive right-of-way acquisitions. Here is a presentation given to the Sandhills MPO Governing Board by NCDOT Division 8 officials on May 15, 2024. Additionally, NCDOT is requesting feedback on the proposed changes. Additional information and the NCDOT feedback survey can be found here. In January 2023, the Pinehurst Village Council sent this letter to NCDOT regarding the CFI proposal, which was one of two proposals being considered at the time. 

NCDOT held listening sessions to receive feedback on the CFI proposal for improving the traffic circle. The Village expects a response from NCDOT in early December 2024. 

Timeline from July 2022

June 28, 2022: NCDOT Presents Traffic Circle Update to Council 

January 26, 2023: Village Council Letter to NCDOT with Recommendations for Improving Traffic Circle

January 12, 2024: NCDOT installs delineation posts and curbing around two segments of the Pinehurst Traffic Circle (recommended from Village Council).

May 2, 2024: NCDOT Announces Potential Improvements for Pinehurst Traffic Circle

July 16, 18, and 23, 2024: NCDOT completes three public hearings

July 24, 2024: Village Council Sends Letter to National Park Service Asking for Guidance on the Pinehurst Traffic Circle Improvement Project

August 13, 2024: Village Council Adopts Resolution Opposing the NCDOT Proposal to Replace the Historic Pinehurst Traffic Circle with a Continuous Flow Intersection and Supporting Efforts to Work with NCDOT to Improve the PTC and Find a Constructive Solution