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Needed now? No. But I don't have a problem with Kinston wanting or studying this . It looks like they're trying to create their own loop around the city. Overall, creating better roadways in eastern NC should be a priority. It certainly would make it easier getting around Kinston trying to go north & south.
Just saw this...With the 17 project in Jones County underway that will tie to I-42 north of New Bern...I dont see the need to do anything north (to Kinston or New Bern). That road will be sufficient.
What is obvious is that I-140 should be extended both North to Jacksonville and south to South Carolina...the population growth along that corridor is substantial.
As a secondary Interstate route, I think Jacksonville should be tied to I-40 via the Kenansville bypass. This is not necessary based on development, but just based on giving the Jacksonville area Interstate access.
As a secondary Interstate route, I think Jacksonville should be tied to I-40 via the Kenansville bypass. This is not necessary based on development, but just based on giving the Jacksonville area Interstate access.
NCDOT is already planning to widen NC-24 between I-95 in Fayetteville and I-40 near Warsaw so, theoretically, there could be an I-95 spur leading to Jacksonville. However, that widening project will only make it a 4-lane expressway with at-grades. Upgrading NC-24 to interstate standards will not be easy nor cheap.
Honestly, since NCDOT plans to eventually upgrade US-17 to a freeway throughout the whole state anyway, the thing to do IMO would be to pursue either an I-97 or I-99 designation for US-17 between Myrtle Beach and Future I-87 in Williamston. The fact that US-17 is already part of the national Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET) and that Jacksonville has a military base should make getting Congressional support pretty easy.
NCDOT is already planning to widen NC-24 between I-95 in Fayetteville and I-40 near Warsaw so, theoretically, there could be an I-95 spur leading to Jacksonville. However, that widening project will only make it a 4-lane expressway with at-grades. Upgrading NC-24 to interstate standards will not be easy nor cheap.
Honestly, since NCDOT plans to eventually upgrade US-17 to a freeway throughout the whole state anyway, the thing to do IMO would be to pursue either an I-97 or I-99 designation for US-17 between Myrtle Beach and Future I-87 in Williamston. The fact that US-17 is already part of the national Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET) and that Jacksonville has a military base should make getting Congressional support pretty easy.
I agree, however, I just dont see it as a priority over the connection to I-40 at Kenansville. As well, we all know that all roads seemingly must lead to Raleigh for our state legislators support (rolling eyes). The point would be to connect Jacksonville to the Interstate "system", of which we know I-95 is a very important artery...so that connection gets you to I-95. The spur to Wilmington is just based on necessity...once the Hampstead bypass is in, there is not that far to go...and the traffic volume continues to grow. Commuting to Jacksonville from Pender County has become common place.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has been busy working on the 12.6-mile Greenville Southwest Bypass in Pitt County since August, 2016. Once completed in summer, 2020, the bypass will be a four-lane, median-divided highway that can only be accessed through interchanges.
The new freeway that will begin approximately two miles south of Ayden on N.C. 11, wrap around the west side of Ayden and Winterville and end at the U.S. 264 Bypass west of Greenville.
The Greenville Southwest Bypass is expected to relieve congestion and improve safety in Greenville – particularly on Memorial Drive/N.C. 11 and Stantonsburg Road/U.S. 264 Business. The new roadway will also help improve travel time along the U.S. 264/N.C. 11 corridor
The local economy will also benefit from the highway's five interchanges, which have the potential to spur commercial and residential development.
DOT crews are currently working on eight bridges, at different stages of construction. The next step will be to widen N.C. 11 at the bypass tie-in, south of Ayden.
NCDOT is holding a public meeting in La Grange on March 22 to discuss three alternatives for upgrading the Jim Sutton Road/Willie Measley Road intersection on US-70 to an interchange. This will remove the only traffic light between Princeton and Kinston. Further details can be found here:
NCDOT is holding a public meeting in La Grange on March 22 to discuss three alternatives for upgrading the Jim Sutton Road/Willie Measley Road intersection on US-70 to an interchange. This will remove the only traffic light between Princeton and Kinston. Further details can be found here:
As a 22 year resident of La Grange I think option 2 is the least impactful. Option 1 destroys a lot of home on Jim Sutton and is needlessly complex and Option 3 destroys homes and gets rid the the La Grange Flea Market.
As a 22 year resident of La Grange I think option 2 is the least impactful. Option 1 destroys a lot of home on Jim Sutton and is needlessly complex and Option 3 destroys homes and gets rid the the La Grange Flea Market.
NCDOT is holding a public meeting in La Grange on March 22 to discuss three alternatives for upgrading the Jim Sutton Road/Willie Measley Road intersection on US-70 to an interchange. This will remove the only traffic light between Princeton and Kinston. Further details can be found here:
State Transportation officials will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 22, to show three proposed alternatives for converting the intersection of U.S. 70 and Jim Sutton/Willie Measley roads in La Grange into a highway interchange.
The project, which would replace an intersection that now has a traffic signal with an interchange with bridges and ramps, would improve safety and traffic flow.
The public can view the design alternatives and other materials about the proposal on the NCDOT website.
The meeting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the La Grange Community Center, 410 E. Washington St., Interested residents may attend at any time during the meeting, as no formal presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to provide information and answer questions. The opportunity to provide written comments will also be provided.
The public also may submit written comments on the proposal through April 12. For additional information, contact NCDOT Division 2 Project Engineer Robbie Taylor at rltaylor@ncdot.gov or (252) 439-2806.
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