Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Mebane for first North Carolina location
Wednesday marks the start of construction for Buc-ee’s first store in NC.
MEBANE, N.C. (WTVD) -- It was a big morning in Alamance County as Buc-ee’s officially broke ground on its first North Carolina location.
Chopper 11 was over the site where the popular Texas-based travel stop chain is set to be built.
The massive travel center will be located on Trollingwood-Hawfields Road near the I-40/I-85 interchange, a spot expected to draw heavy traffic from across the region.
Wednesday’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction.
Developers say the project is targeting a late 2027 opening.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is also moving forward with roadway improvements near the site to accommodate expected increases in traffic. Buc-ee's is contributing to the cost of those upgrades, according to state transportation officials.
When the new Buc-ee's store opens, there will be:
200 full-time jobs starting at $18 an hour for cashiers, bathroom attendants and warehouse staff, and $21 an hour for food service workers with benefits.
There will be an interactive kiosk with information about other places to visit in Mebane.
The site will include 650 parking spaces, including 11 spaces for buses and recreational vehicles, 120 gas pumps at 60 fueling stations, EV-charging sites, and much more.
