The "Future" I-26 is arriving finally

[ran4sh]

left exits sometimes are required in urban areas, particularly downtown because to the spacing of exits and weaving issues between them. that is usually the only place you see left exits anymore is urban areas near or in downtown.

In cases of closely-spaced ramps, some of them should be closed.

[cowboy_wilhelm]

Bidding for Asheville's I-26 Connector higher than expected, DOT to negotiate offers

The construction estimate was around $825 million.

The NCDOT has issued a best and final offer request for proposal for the I-26 connector.

BAFO with Optimization and Refinement Industry Draft Request for Proposal

"In the event initial Price Proposals exceed an acceptable range of the Engineer's Estimate or if the
Department feels it is necessary, for any reason, the Department may choose to make amendments
to the details of the RFP and request a Best and Final Offer from all the previously short-listed
teams."

Sounds like a cluster. The completion date for the contract is October 1, 2031.

Additionally, the contract to make the initial improvements to ramps at I-26 and I-40 (section AB) has been delayed from April to July.

[cowboy_wilhelm]

The I-26/I-240 widening between the I-40 interchange and Patton Ave. has been delayed from November 2024 to November 2025.

April 2024 Detailed Schedule Changes

[The Ghostbuster]

Figures. It's going to take an arm and a leg to upgrade and expand the existing Interstate 26/Interstate 240 corridor anyway. They likely will have better luck upgrading 26 north of 240.

[Rothman]

The I-26/I-240 widening between the I-40 interchange and Patton Ave. has been delayed from November 2024 to November 2025.

April 2024 Detailed Schedule Changes

What?  I am shocked!

(i.e., get prepared for another move next year)