Land Condemnation and Eminent Domain

The North Carolina Department of Transportation opened its first “continuous flow” intersection in Charlotte last week.  This new design is intended to improve traffic flow and increase the efficiency of intersections by separating left turn traffic from the primary flow lanes.   They are also referred to as a ‘displaced left-turn intersection’.  The first such intersection…

The NC Department of Transportation budget crisis continues to drag on leading many landowners and legislators wondering what is going on.  At last report, the cash reserves at the DOT have shrunk to $432 million.  In comparison, over the past decade, the department has maintained an average cash reserve balance of approximately $1.2 billion.  And…

As we reported in a previous blog, The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has been dealing with a financial crisis resulting in a layoff of hundreds of employees as well as a delay of more than half of the pending state roadway projects. Law mandates the DOT maintain a cash reserve of 7.5 percent ($282…

As we reported in a previous blog, The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is in the midst of a financial crisis which has forced the department to lay off hundreds of workers and delay more than half of the pending roadway projects across the state. Now, NCDOT  continues to be in the news as further spiraling expenses…

The NC Department of Transportation is in the midst of a financial crisis with news changing almost daily.  The news was first reported publicly on August 13th, although our office had been hearing reports from DOT insiders in the days leading up to the breaking story. To date, the financial meltdown has forced the NCDOT…

North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, has vetoed a polarizing, proposed bill that would have allowed billboard owners to override local regulations to move and upgrade their signs. House Bill 645 would have enabled companies to both relocate as well as preserve their billboards when the underlying property is either taken through eminent domain by the…

The North Carolina state Senate has recently approved a House bill that will change the rules for relocating billboards along state highways. Unfortunately, there has been widespread disagreement regarding the bill’s impact. According to supporters of House Bill 645, who include the N.C. Outdoor Advertising Association, the bill simply allows for billboard companies to preserve…

On Tuesday, July 16th, attorneys from Henson Fuerst will host an informational seminar to educate property owners on their rights and answer any questions the community may have regarding the Interstate 40/North Carolina 42 Widening Project. All are invited to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Concerned parties should mark their…