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Strider

Quote from: jcarte29 on August 28, 2016, 05:37:00 PM
Lot of bridges are completed, and while I wasnt sure if I was "allowed" to drive them (blocked off except for small openings for locals who probably moved them heh), they provided the best and safest places to snap the pics lol.

They usually don't allow people to drive on them if the bridges are not opened. But, as long as you are able to snap the pics, I am curious how they are processing as I have not been down in that area for like 10 years lol


ARMOURERERIC

I so wish that I-40 was more on the states radar screen.  I know I am being self serving here, but sitting in the volume congestion crawl from the eastern 240 exit to the US 70/Black Mountain on ramp merge today at 4 PM was a PITA.

Strider

Quote from: ARMOURERERIC on August 28, 2016, 11:10:25 PM
I so wish that I-40 was more on the states radar screen.  I know I am being self serving here, but sitting in the volume congestion crawl from the eastern 240 exit to the US 70/Black Mountain on ramp merge today at 4 PM was a PITA.


I won't be surprised if NCDOT is planning to widen I-40 at some point. I could see it coming within 50 years.

bob7374

To help celebrate the start of the 15th year of my I-73/I-74 in NC website (as of 9/1/16), I have posted photos contributed from AARoads Forum members Strider and JCarte29 on my I-73 Segments 2-4, 11 and I-74 Segment 4 pages.

From I-73 north of Greensboro, here's progress on building the new US 220/NC 68 interchange:


and from the I-73/74 Rockingham Bypass project, here's a view of the construction just south Ellerbe:


More photos can found through linking to my I-73 Progress Page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/prog73.html

or the I-74 Segment 4 page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i74seg4.html

Strider

Quote from: bob7374 on September 05, 2016, 11:26:35 PM
To help celebrate the start of the 15th year of my I-73/I-74 in NC website (as of 9/1/16), I have posted photos contributed from AARoads Forum members Strider and JCarte29 on my I-73 Segments 2-4, 11 and I-74 Segment 4 pages.

From I-73 north of Greensboro, here's progress on building the new US 220/NC 68 interchange:


and from the I-73/74 Rockingham Bypass project, here's a view of the construction just south Ellerbe:


More photos can found through linking to my I-73 Progress Page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/prog73.html

or the I-74 Segment 4 page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i74seg4.html


Looks good! Happy to see the progress on the I-73/74 Rockingham bypass after seeing the pictures on your website.

rickmastfan67

So Bob, where are you going to move your site to once gribblenation shuts down later this year?

bob7374

Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 06, 2016, 06:55:02 PM
So Bob, where are you going to move your site to once gribblenation shuts down later this year?
I am just starting to look for possible new hosts for my pages. Possibly some place where I can post some professional pages as well. Suggestions are welcome.

hbelkins

Quote from: bob7374 on September 12, 2016, 12:28:41 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 06, 2016, 06:55:02 PM
So Bob, where are you going to move your site to once gribblenation shuts down later this year?
I am just starting to look for possible new hosts for my pages. Possibly some place where I can post some professional pages as well. Suggestions are welcome.

GN used Aplus, and when I was looking for hosting options, that's who I went with.


Government would be tolerable if not for politicians and bureaucrats.

bob7374

I have posted the latest photos taken by Strider of I-73 construction between the PTI Airport and NC 68, including the nearly complete future I-73/US 220 interchange:


Photos can be found on my I-73 Segments 2 and 3 page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i73seg2.html

and Segment 4 page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i73seg4.html

sparker

Quote from: bob7374 on October 22, 2016, 01:06:02 PM
I have posted the latest photos taken by Strider of I-73 construction between the PTI Airport and NC 68, including the nearly complete future I-73/US 220 interchange:


Photos can be found on my I-73 Segments 2 and 3 page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i73seg2.html

and Segment 4 page:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i73seg4.html

Great pictures; kudos to both Bob and Strider for getting the pictures up & running.  And Bob -- please let us know when & where your site will be situated going forward.  Thanks, SP.

The Ghostbuster

Once 73 and 74 are completed around Rockingham, US 220 should be retracted to Greensboro. And if Interstate 73 is ultimately constructed in Virginia, 220 should be further retracted to Roanoke.

wdcrft63

Quote from: The Ghostbuster on October 28, 2016, 04:19:41 PM
Once 73 and 74 are completed around Rockingham, US 220 should be retracted to Greensboro. And if Interstate 73 is ultimately constructed in Virginia, 220 should be further retracted to Roanoke.
Unlikely to happen.

bob7374

NCDOT announced today an accelerated schedule of 2-3 years for constructing the remaining segments of the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (I-74):

"The eastern section of the Winston Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74) is a 17.1-mile multi-lane freeway that will loop around the eastern part of Winston-Salem, beginning at U.S. 52 north of Winston-Salem and ending at I-74/U.S. 311 southeast of the city. With the accelerated schedule, the eastern section of the loop is expected to be completed by 2024."

Work will also begin earlier on the western section (Future I-274) of the beltway from U.S. 52 to N.C. 67 and will be funded through the new transportation funding formula in the draft 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.

https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=13246

mvak36

Quote from: bob7374 on November 07, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
NCDOT announced today an accelerated schedule of 2-3 years for constructing the remaining segments of the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (I-74):

"The eastern section of the Winston Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74) is a 17.1-mile multi-lane freeway that will loop around the eastern part of Winston-Salem, beginning at U.S. 52 north of Winston-Salem and ending at I-74/U.S. 311 southeast of the city. With the accelerated schedule, the eastern section of the loop is expected to be completed by 2024."

Work will also begin earlier on the western section (Future I-274) of the beltway from U.S. 52 to N.C. 67 and will be funded through the new transportation funding formula in the draft 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.

https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=13246

So does that just leave sections AA and Section C to be let? If i'm reading the press release correctly, I think those are the only 2 segments of the Eastern beltway not mentioned.
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bob7374

Quote from: mvak36 on November 08, 2016, 01:14:06 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 07, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
NCDOT announced today an accelerated schedule of 2-3 years for constructing the remaining segments of the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (I-74):

"The eastern section of the Winston Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74) is a 17.1-mile multi-lane freeway that will loop around the eastern part of Winston-Salem, beginning at U.S. 52 north of Winston-Salem and ending at I-74/U.S. 311 southeast of the city. With the accelerated schedule, the eastern section of the loop is expected to be completed by 2024."

Work will also begin earlier on the western section (Future I-274) of the beltway from U.S. 52 to N.C. 67 and will be funded through the new transportation funding formula in the draft 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.

https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=13246

So does that just leave sections AA and Section C to be let? If i'm reading the press release correctly, I think those are the only 2 segments of the Eastern beltway not mentioned.
The schedule for those 2 sections remains as is. With Section C, from US 158 to US 311, where right of way acquisition has started, due to be awarded in October 2017 and Section AA, I-74/US 311 to I-40, due to be awarded in 2020.

Strider

Quote from: bob7374 on November 10, 2016, 11:39:46 AM
Quote from: mvak36 on November 08, 2016, 01:14:06 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 07, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
NCDOT announced today an accelerated schedule of 2-3 years for constructing the remaining segments of the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (I-74):

"The eastern section of the Winston Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74) is a 17.1-mile multi-lane freeway that will loop around the eastern part of Winston-Salem, beginning at U.S. 52 north of Winston-Salem and ending at I-74/U.S. 311 southeast of the city. With the accelerated schedule, the eastern section of the loop is expected to be completed by 2024."

Work will also begin earlier on the western section (Future I-274) of the beltway from U.S. 52 to N.C. 67 and will be funded through the new transportation funding formula in the draft 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.

https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=13246

So does that just leave sections AA and Section C to be let? If i'm reading the press release correctly, I think those are the only 2 segments of the Eastern beltway not mentioned.
The schedule for those 2 sections remains as is. With Section C, from US 158 to US 311, where right of way acquisition has started, due to be awarded in October 2017 and Section AA, I-74/US 311 to I-40, due to be awarded in 2020.

My assumption is that after they complete I-74 from US 52 to I-74/US 311, are they going to shift their focus and try to apply for a interstate designation to FHWA (or AASHTO) for US 52 from the beltway to I-74/US 52 in Surry County, or are they going to stop the I-74 designation temporarily at the US 52/Northern beltway interchange?

dfilpus

Quote from: Strider on November 10, 2016, 12:12:08 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 10, 2016, 11:39:46 AM
Quote from: mvak36 on November 08, 2016, 01:14:06 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 07, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
NCDOT announced today an accelerated schedule of 2-3 years for constructing the remaining segments of the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (I-74):

"The eastern section of the Winston Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74) is a 17.1-mile multi-lane freeway that will loop around the eastern part of Winston-Salem, beginning at U.S. 52 north of Winston-Salem and ending at I-74/U.S. 311 southeast of the city. With the accelerated schedule, the eastern section of the loop is expected to be completed by 2024."

Work will also begin earlier on the western section (Future I-274) of the beltway from U.S. 52 to N.C. 67 and will be funded through the new transportation funding formula in the draft 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.

https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=13246

So does that just leave sections AA and Section C to be let? If i'm reading the press release correctly, I think those are the only 2 segments of the Eastern beltway not mentioned.
The schedule for those 2 sections remains as is. With Section C, from US 158 to US 311, where right of way acquisition has started, due to be awarded in October 2017 and Section AA, I-74/US 311 to I-40, due to be awarded in 2020.

My assumption is that after they complete I-74 from US 52 to I-74/US 311, are they going to shift their focus and try to apply for a interstate designation to FHWA (or AASHTO) for US 52 from the beltway to I-74/US 52 in Surry County, or are they going to stop the I-74 designation temporarily at the US 52/Northern beltway interchange?
In 1996, NC applied to AASHTO and FHWA for interstate status. The application was rejected, but US 52 was allowed to be signed "Future I-74 Corridor" from NC 65 to the I-74 split. FHWA has told NC that  projects to upgrade the highway to interstate standards need to be funded before the highway could be signed Future I-74.

Strider

Quote from: dfilpus on November 10, 2016, 01:36:09 PM
Quote from: Strider on November 10, 2016, 12:12:08 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 10, 2016, 11:39:46 AM
Quote from: mvak36 on November 08, 2016, 01:14:06 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 07, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
NCDOT announced today an accelerated schedule of 2-3 years for constructing the remaining segments of the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (I-74):

"The eastern section of the Winston Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74) is a 17.1-mile multi-lane freeway that will loop around the eastern part of Winston-Salem, beginning at U.S. 52 north of Winston-Salem and ending at I-74/U.S. 311 southeast of the city. With the accelerated schedule, the eastern section of the loop is expected to be completed by 2024."

Work will also begin earlier on the western section (Future I-274) of the beltway from U.S. 52 to N.C. 67 and will be funded through the new transportation funding formula in the draft 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.

https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=13246

So does that just leave sections AA and Section C to be let? If i'm reading the press release correctly, I think those are the only 2 segments of the Eastern beltway not mentioned.
The schedule for those 2 sections remains as is. With Section C, from US 158 to US 311, where right of way acquisition has started, due to be awarded in October 2017 and Section AA, I-74/US 311 to I-40, due to be awarded in 2020.

My assumption is that after they complete I-74 from US 52 to I-74/US 311, are they going to shift their focus and try to apply for a interstate designation to FHWA (or AASHTO) for US 52 from the beltway to I-74/US 52 in Surry County, or are they going to stop the I-74 designation temporarily at the US 52/Northern beltway interchange?
In 1996, NC applied to AASHTO and FHWA for interstate status. The application was rejected, but US 52 was allowed to be signed "Future I-74 Corridor" from NC 65 to the I-74 split. FHWA has told NC that  projects to upgrade the highway to interstate standards need to be funded before the highway could be signed Future I-74.


Sounds like the I-74 designation will stop at US 52 for time being until that stretch of US 52 between two I-74's can be upgraded...

bob7374

Quote from: Strider on November 10, 2016, 03:39:30 PM
Quote from: dfilpus on November 10, 2016, 01:36:09 PM
Quote from: Strider on November 10, 2016, 12:12:08 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 10, 2016, 11:39:46 AM
Quote from: mvak36 on November 08, 2016, 01:14:06 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on November 07, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
NCDOT announced today an accelerated schedule of 2-3 years for constructing the remaining segments of the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (I-74):

"The eastern section of the Winston Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74) is a 17.1-mile multi-lane freeway that will loop around the eastern part of Winston-Salem, beginning at U.S. 52 north of Winston-Salem and ending at I-74/U.S. 311 southeast of the city. With the accelerated schedule, the eastern section of the loop is expected to be completed by 2024."

Work will also begin earlier on the western section (Future I-274) of the beltway from U.S. 52 to N.C. 67 and will be funded through the new transportation funding formula in the draft 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.

https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=13246

So does that just leave sections AA and Section C to be let? If i'm reading the press release correctly, I think those are the only 2 segments of the Eastern beltway not mentioned.
The schedule for those 2 sections remains as is. With Section C, from US 158 to US 311, where right of way acquisition has started, due to be awarded in October 2017 and Section AA, I-74/US 311 to I-40, due to be awarded in 2020.

My assumption is that after they complete I-74 from US 52 to I-74/US 311, are they going to shift their focus and try to apply for a interstate designation to FHWA (or AASHTO) for US 52 from the beltway to I-74/US 52 in Surry County, or are they going to stop the I-74 designation temporarily at the US 52/Northern beltway interchange?
In 1996, NC applied to AASHTO and FHWA for interstate status. The application was rejected, but US 52 was allowed to be signed "Future I-74 Corridor" from NC 65 to the I-74 split. FHWA has told NC that  projects to upgrade the highway to interstate standards need to be funded before the highway could be signed Future I-74.
Sounds like the I-74 designation will stop at US 52 for time being until that stretch of US 52 between two I-74's can be upgraded...
I think NCDOT will find a way to have US 52 signed as I-74 when the Eastern Section of the Beltway is completed. They may be planning upgrade projects for future STIPs, or they may simply upgrade the shoulders and ask FHWA for a temporary waiver for remaining substandard elements so it can be signed. They could also put up 'To I-74' signage along the route while awaiting completion of upgrading projects (they should do this now IMHO).

bob7374

Thanks to Strider, I have uploaded new November construction photos for I-73 north of Greensboro to my I-73 Segment 2, 3 and 4 pages. Looks like the NC 68-US 220 Connector is segment is closest to completion.

The Segment 2 page is reached at:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i73seg2.html

Strider

Quote from: bob7374 on November 28, 2016, 06:15:54 PM
Thanks to Strider, I have uploaded new November construction photos for I-73 north of Greensboro to my I-73 Segment 2, 3 and 4 pages. Looks like the NC 68-US 220 Connector is segment is closest to completion.

The Segment 2 page is reached at:
http://www.gribblenation.net/i7374nc/i73seg2.html


Yeah that is correct. the NC 68-US 220 Connector segment is closer to completion at 88% and should be open anytime between now and the end of the year (which also includes the segment from Bryan to NC 68 that will be completed in Spring/Summer 2017); while the segment from US 158 in Guilford County up to NC 68 in Rockingham County is behind schedule at 51%. (that section was already delayed until late 2017/early 2018)

The first phrase of Western Rockingham Bypass (I-73/74) section of US 220 that includes US 220 rebuild is 58% complete (slightly behind schedule due to weather delays)

LM117

I-73 between Bryan Boulevard in Greensboro and US-220 is planned to be open in May.

http://www.wfmynews2.com/mb/news/traffic/new-portion-of-i-73-set-to-open-in-may/363443044

QuoteGUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. -- A new roadway will give drivers a more direct route between Greensboro and Rockingham County, according to the Department of Transportation.

The Triad's U.S. 220/N.C. 68 Connector is set to open in May of 2017. It is part of the Future I-73 project.

"We are on track with this deadline," Patty Eason, NCDOT Division Engineer, said. "You'll be able to get from your home to your destination in a much easier, much quicker fashion."

The 9.4-mile connector runs from U.S. 220 near the Haw river to Joseph M. Bryan Boulevard.

Rockingham County city leaders hope the new roadway will help attract business to the area.

The Economic Development team even started using the interstate as a marketing tool.

And businesses like Kalo, a Gluten free baked goods distributor, have taken notice.

"It will make our commute to doing distribution a little quicker when we're going into Greensboro and some of the surrounding areas," Owner Michael Cusato said.

According to Cusato, the new interstate is one of the reasons he chose to open shop in Rockingham County.

His workers travel back and forth from Greensboro daily to drop off their baked goods. And while the construction has caused him some headaches in the short term, he says in it'll be good for distribution and property value in the long-run.
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Strider

Quote from: LM117 on December 06, 2016, 06:55:07 AM
I-73 between Bryan Boulevard in Greensboro and US-220 is planned to be open in May.

http://www.wfmynews2.com/mb/news/traffic/new-portion-of-i-73-set-to-open-in-may/363443044

QuoteGUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. -- A new roadway will give drivers a more direct route between Greensboro and Rockingham County, according to the Department of Transportation.

The Triad's U.S. 220/N.C. 68 Connector is set to open in May of 2017. It is part of the Future I-73 project.

"We are on track with this deadline," Patty Eason, NCDOT Division Engineer, said. "You'll be able to get from your home to your destination in a much easier, much quicker fashion."

The 9.4-mile connector runs from U.S. 220 near the Haw river to Joseph M. Bryan Boulevard.

Rockingham County city leaders hope the new roadway will help attract business to the area.

The Economic Development team even started using the interstate as a marketing tool.

And businesses like Kalo, a Gluten free baked goods distributor, have taken notice.

"It will make our commute to doing distribution a little quicker when we're going into Greensboro and some of the surrounding areas," Owner Michael Cusato said.

According to Cusato, the new interstate is one of the reasons he chose to open shop in Rockingham County.

His workers travel back and forth from Greensboro daily to drop off their baked goods. And while the construction has caused him some headaches in the short term, he says in it'll be good for distribution and property value in the long-run.

Looks like they want to open the entire thing, not just the connector, which makes sense to open it by May 2017. A little delay, but it is going to be exciting day for Greensboro and Triad area. Now, let's build it all the way up to Virginia border.

orulz

I have often wondered if it would be possible to extend Bryan Boulevard further west. A 3.5 mile connector built on relatively open land would connect up with I-40 at the intersection of Green 40/US-421. This would provide a second full-freeway route between Winston Salem and Greensboro. US-421 could be signed on the new connector, Bryan Blvd, Wendover Avenue, and O'Henry Boulevard.

Another freeway connection that would make sense would be a link from Green 85 near River Road to I-74 near Greensboro Road south of Jamestown. It's a little more built up through there but there's still a few possible routes left. That combined with the eventual Winston Salem Southern Beltway would make a full southern bypass of the Triad.

Sigh maybe I should head over to fictional highways for this sort of stuff - but small, realistic suggestions like this tend to get lost in the shuffle among the "coast to coast interstate" nonsense.
As always, with any suggestion I make, a map: https://goo.gl/4jTtrr

Strider

There is (was?) actually a plan to build a connector between I-40/Green 40 and I-73/Bryan/NC 68 and then eventually extend it to connect with I-74 on a new location. I don't know what happened to it, it is (was) to be called the "I-73/I-74 Connector".



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