Bucees Coming to Mebane, North Carolina in 2028 Signals Growth

A national story updated December 8 named Mebane among locations Bucees has scheduled for openings in 2028, part of a multi state expansion the company projects across 2026 through 2028. The roundup summarized Bucees recent openings and future sites, and described the chain's signature footprint as a very large convenience store format with dozens of fueling positions, electric vehicle chargers at some sites, extensive retail areas, broad food offerings, and restrooms that have become a notable feature of the brand.

For Alamance County the inclusion of Mebane in the national list is not new, but it does confirm sustained interest from a major travel center operator. Local planning and roadwork tied to the site near Interstate 40 and Interstate 85 have been reported in local outlets previously, and the national mention reinforces that the project remains on the developer and industry radar. That visibility can influence permitting timetables, contractor interest, and the sequencing of state and county infrastructure projects.

Economically the project could change patterns of spending and traffic along the Interstate corridor. Bucees large store formats and food and retail services tend to concentrate traveler spending on site, which can boost sales tax receipts while also altering business for nearby convenience stores and restaurants. Dozens of fueling positions and the presence of EV chargers at some Bucees locations also point to infrastructure demands, including electricity upgrades, stormwater management, and expanded turn lanes or traffic signals at interchanges.

Policy choices by local and state officials will matter for how costs and benefits are allocated. Roadwork already under way in the area will need to be coordinated with any final site engineering to manage peak holiday and commuter traffic. Planning officials will weigh site design, utility capacity, and potential impacts to adjacent properties and residential neighborhoods.

The national listing of Mebane for 2028 signals a project in the planning pipeline rather than an immediate opening. Residents and businesses should expect ongoing local permitting updates, roadwork notices, and coordination between county planners and state transportation authorities as the project moves toward the construction phase.