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tolbs17

News: https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-11-22-chocowinity-bridge-closure.aspx

QuoteCHOCOWINITY — A section of road on U.S. 17 Business in Beaufort County is set to be closed for more than a year while a new bridge is built.

The bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Chocowinity, not far from Whichards Beach Road, will close Nov. 29 to traffic. Construction on the new, modern structure is set to last through the spring of 2023.

During the closure, traffic will be detoured to U.S. 17 and U.S. 264. A temporary signal will be installed during this time at the southbound ramp to U.S. 17 Business from U.S. 264. Access to businesses on U.S. 17 Business will still be open.

The N.C. Department of Transportation urges drivers to take the detour into account when planning their commute and use caution when traveling near the construction site.

Can the temporary signal at the southbound ramps become permanent even when the replacement is finished? It's kind of hard seeing oncoming westbound 264 traffic without a signal! I feel like you'll be waiting there for like 5 minutes. This is just my opinion.

This view looks obstructed.

I know this closure will double the traffic on the US-17 bypass bridge... The current AADT on the bypass is 10,500 as of 2019. It will double to 24,500 when the closure begins. It can handle it for sure. I know after they finish with that, they will start to replace the Pamlico river bridge with a fixed span I assume. These are just my ideas.

I also feel like they've could have added a signal (or even a loop) here too during the closure because it will be a nightmare because you will see more than 10,000 vehicles turn left... And the through traffic coming from westbound NC 33 is 9,800...


LM117

“I don’t know whether to wind my ass or scratch my watch!” - Jim Cornette

tolbs17


tolbs17

Question for the I-95 Highway 4 Gold Rock Interchange Improvements:

When looking at the signage plans, since when did NCDOT decide to sign the NC 48 street signs "Richmond/Smithfield" rather than "Richmond/Benson"?

If you scroll to page 22 in this document, you can see what I'm talking about. I find it weird to see the street mounted signs and the overhead signs have two different control cities. The I-95 southbound sign here did say "Smithfield" and was later changed to Benson.

This is what I don't like about this project. Like how were they thinking... I feel like this will confuse people when seeing two different control cities going in the same direction.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, here's what I circled - http://prntscr.com/20xhxw4

tolbs17

This project has been updated with some maps. I will break down the list and tell you guys what will be done.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Pages/default.aspx

A virtual public meeting is scheduled for December 9th, 2021.

This is a four-phase project.

Construction is expected to break ground for Segment A (​I-540 to Durant Road/Perry Creek Road​) in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-i-540%20Area-map-1.pdf - This map shows that a flyover ramp will be constructed from Southbound US-1 to Eastbound I-540 and other plans call for widening the westbound bridges to eliminate the quick lane drop.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-gresham-lake-rd-option-1-i-540-to-durant-area-map-2.pdf

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-gresham-lake-road-%20option-2-map-2.pdf - when comparing this to Option 1, it adds an overpass for the future Triangle Town Center Blvd extension.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-gresham-Lake-rd-option%203-map-2.pdf - This would extend it on the other end.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-gresham-lake-rd-option-4-map-2.pdf - And this would built it all it once :D - my favorite alternative.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-durant-road-perry-creek-rd-area-map-3.pdf - A diverging diamond interchange will be built at Durant Road and Perry Creek Road.
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Segments B and C projects are expected to begin construction in October 2026.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-burlington-mills-option-A-map-4A.pdf - This is a diamond interchange which will be constructed at Burlington Mills Road.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-burlington-mills-option-B-map-4B.pdf - This is a partial cloverleaf (or ParClo B2) and with this alternative, it will take out a neighborhood. I suggest this would be the most favorable due to fewer business impacts.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-between-burlington-mills-and-main-st-map-5.pdf

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-falls-of-neuse-and-south-main-street-map-6.pdf - This will add a diverging diamond interchange at Falls of Neuse Road and South Main Street with slight impacts to the parking lot at Rex Healthcare of Wakefield. That being said, there might be some opposition to this design.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-nc-98-bypass-map-7.pdf

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Segment D is currently unfunded, with construction possibly beginning beyond 2030.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-nc-98-business-map-8.pdf - This will do some tweaking to the existing diamond interchange, and will add a loop from northbound US-1 to westbound NC-98.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-stadium-drive-jenkins-road-map-9.pdf

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-harris-road-purnell-road-option%201-map-10A.pdf - this option would provide bigger exit ramps from northbound US-1.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-harris-road-purnell-road-option-2-map-10A.pdf This option would provide a four-junction roundabout, but with smaller ramps.

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These are plans to extend roads for service roads.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-service-road-stroller-ridge-extension.pdf

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Documents/capital-blvd-north-upgrade-service-road-wadford-bridge-extension.pdf

architect77

Quote from: tolbs17 on November 26, 2021, 09:30:21 PM
Question for the I-95 Highway 4 Gold Rock Interchange Improvements:

When looking at the signage plans, since when did NCDOT decide to sign the NC 48 street signs "Richmond/Smithfield" rather than "Richmond/Benson"?

If you scroll to page 22 in this document, you can see what I'm talking about. I find it weird to see the street mounted signs and the overhead signs have two different control cities. The I-95 southbound sign here did say "Smithfield" and was later changed to Benson.

This is what I don't like about this project. Like how were they thinking... I feel like this will confuse people when seeing two different control cities going in the same direction.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, here's what I circled - http://prntscr.com/20xhxw4
Face it, there are many towns on the East Coast and people would like to have many more mentioned on guidance signs. I have no problem with multiple cities bing listed and not using the same single control city over and over for interstate signs It's that red, white and blue shield that's most important and the control city is to inidicate direction more than anything else.

wdcrft63

The Reason Foundation (whatever that is) has released its annual report on the state of American highway systems. North Carolina ranks 5th in overall cost effectiveness and condition, up for 14th last year. From the report:

"North Carolina's best rankings are in rural arterial pavement condition (8th), urban Interstate pavement condition (10th) and urban arterial pavement condition (10th).

"North Carolina's worst rankings are in structurally deficient bridges (39th), traffic congestion (29th), and overall fatality rate (29th).'

BTW, #1 in the ranking is North Dakota and #50 is New Jersey.

https://reason.org/policy-study/26th-annual-highway-report/north-carolina/

plain

Quote from: wdcrft63 on December 02, 2021, 09:26:39 AM
The Reason Foundation (whatever that is) has released its annual report on the state of American highway systems. North Carolina ranks 5th in overall cost effectiveness and condition, up for 14th last year. From the report:

"North Carolina's best rankings are in rural arterial pavement condition (8th), urban Interstate pavement condition (10th) and urban arterial pavement condition (10th).

"North Carolina's worst rankings are in structurally deficient bridges (39th), traffic congestion (29th), and overall fatality rate (29th).'

BTW, #1 in the ranking is North Dakota and #50 is New Jersey.

https://reason.org/policy-study/26th-annual-highway-report/north-carolina/

It ranks Virginia at #2 and its neighbor Maryland at #38. Yikes!!
Newark born, Richmond bred

webny99

I guess this is as good a spot as any to post this... future I-840 construction visible from Church St, Yanceyville St (where I understand there will be an interchange), Lees Chapel Rd, and Summit Ave in June/July 2021 Street View. Construction can also be seen from either end of existing I-840 here and here.

(In case you hadn't noticed, being from NY, I'm starved for big new construction projects!  :))

froggie


webny99


RoadPelican

There will be only 1 interchange between US 29 and Elm Street and that is Yanceyville Street.  As for completion date for the Greensboro Urban Loop, it could be anywhere from December 2022 to July 2023. 

Based on the data I have looked at (NCDOT Construction Progress Report) it seems like the Winston Salem Beltway segment from US 421 to US 52 (Northeast) will be done before the Greensboro loop.  It looks like the completion date is around October 2022.  The original goal for the WS Beltway was the end of 2022 so that is moving ahead of schedule.

There was some talk last year that the Greensboro loop could be finished by the end of this year but that is no longer the case.  Probably due to railroad and covid issues.  Plus, the weather in Greensboro was unseasonably cold and wet in early 2021. The City Government and NCDOT are trying to open the road by next Christmas of 2022, but nothing is set in stone right now.

LM117

NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx
“I don’t know whether to wind my ass or scratch my watch!” - Jim Cornette

plain

Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.
Newark born, Richmond bred

LM117

Quote from: plain on December 02, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.

I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually becomes another I-x85.
“I don’t know whether to wind my ass or scratch my watch!” - Jim Cornette

plain

Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:45:15 PM
Quote from: plain on December 02, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.

I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually becomes another I-x85.

Of course :-D
Newark born, Richmond bred

wdcrft63

Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:45:15 PM
Quote from: plain on December 02, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.

I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually becomes another I-x85.
I would. It could only be an I-x85 if US 1 were upgraded all the way to Henderson. I suppose that not's impossible but it seems quite unlikely to me.

wdcrft63

Question for Winston-Salem folks: what's the current signage along the Salem Parkway? Have the BR 40 signs been removed?

74/171FAN

Quote from: wdcrft63 on December 04, 2021, 06:15:05 PM
Question for Winston-Salem folks: what's the current signage along the Salem Parkway? Have the BR 40 signs been removed?

I did not see any along US 421 when I drove it last year on November 13th.  The only one I saw was this one on US 158.
I am now a PennDOT employee.  My opinions/views do not necessarily reflect the opinions/views of PennDOT.

cowboy_wilhelm

Quote from: 74/171FAN on December 04, 2021, 06:36:24 PM
Quote from: wdcrft63 on December 04, 2021, 06:15:05 PM
Question for Winston-Salem folks: what's the current signage along the Salem Parkway? Have the BR 40 signs been removed?

I did not see any along US 421 when I drove it last year on November 13th.  The only one I saw was this one on US 158.

Looks like it based on Street View from this year. The ones referenced above are gone. There could still be a rogue one out there, but it's unlikely at this point.

architect77

Quote from: plain on December 02, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.

I would rather a separate parallel road be built to complement US1. I do not like what they did to Independence Blvd in Charlotte. It killed the businesses along the road and the whole thoroughfare didn't seem livelty.

US1 would be made much uglier with a freeway conversion and with access roads added.

The first thing they should do is add another lane in each direction near Franklin County.

The signal on US1 don't use sensors evidently asnd the phases are too slow.

Not an easy solution, but eliminating protected lefts through the use of Michigan lefts or some Jersey Jughandles would help a lot.

bob7374

 :D
Quote from: wdcrft63 on December 03, 2021, 06:13:04 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:45:15 PM
Quote from: plain on December 02, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.

I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually becomes another I-x85.
I would. It could only be an I-x85 if US 1 were upgraded all the way to Henderson. I suppose that not's impossible but it seems quite unlikely to me.
Perhaps then they could make it an I-40 spur to Wake Forest, say I-740?

LM117

As part of the I-26 widening project, Glenn Bridge Road at I-26, as well as it's intersection with New Rockwood Road, will be closed this weekend.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-03-glenn-bridge-road-buncombe.aspx
“I don’t know whether to wind my ass or scratch my watch!” - Jim Cornette

plain

Quote from: architect77 on December 05, 2021, 05:46:12 PM
Quote from: plain on December 02, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.

I would rather a separate parallel road be built to complement US1. I do not like what they did to Independence Blvd in Charlotte. It killed the businesses along the road and the whole thoroughfare didn't seem livelty.

US1 would be made much uglier with a freeway conversion and with access roads added.

The first thing they should do is add another lane in each direction near Franklin County.

The signal on US1 don't use sensors evidently asnd the phases are too slow.

Not an easy solution, but eliminating protected lefts through the use of Michigan lefts or some Jersey Jughandles would help a lot.

Normally a parallel road would be ideal but in this case where would they put it? It's already pretty developed around there.
Newark born, Richmond bred

tolbs17

Quote from: bob7374 on December 05, 2021, 10:11:23 PM
:D
Quote from: wdcrft63 on December 03, 2021, 06:13:04 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:45:15 PM
Quote from: plain on December 02, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: LM117 on December 02, 2021, 04:00:19 PM
NCDOT will hold a virtual meeting on December 9 to discuss upgrading US-1 to a freeway between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road in Wake Forest. Public comments will be accepted through January 7.

The contract for the first part of the upgrade, from I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek Road, is scheduled to be awarded in October 2024.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-12-02-capital-blvd-north-upgrade-public-meeting.aspx

THIS. I usually use this route to reach Raleigh from Richmond (mostly because I usually stop in the Henderson area) so I know the stretch south of Wake Forest is ass. It's going to take a lot of work but it's definitely going to be worth it.

I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually becomes another I-x85.
I would. It could only be an I-x85 if US 1 were upgraded all the way to Henderson. I suppose that not's impossible but it seems quite unlikely to me.
Perhaps then they could make it an I-40 spur to Wake Forest, say I-740?
From I-440? Doubtful. Capital Blvd from I-440 to I-540 would be most likely too expensive to upgrade and with massive relocations. Perhaps it will get some improvements (like converting some busy intersections into interchanges which is what Independence Blvd near Charlotte is), but not a full freeway. If anything It will go to I-540 and would most likely be I-985 if anything. Or are you referring to I-740 branching off of I-540?



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