Topic: Complete NC 540 Project (Read 55486 times)

tolbs17 · « **Reply #200 on:** January 01, 2022, 12:44:28 PM »

Quote from: NJRoadfan on December 31, 2021, 08:27:51 PM

For any locals that want a good view of NC-540 construction, take a ride over to the Fanny Brown Rd. overpass. It has a really good vantage point in both directions. Also drove past the future Holly Springs Rd. interchange. The area is unrecognizable with the clear cutting of all the trees. Don't know how well a diverging diamond is going to work here given the thru traffic volumes on Holly Springs Rd. and the relocated Kildaire Farm Rd. intersection being just to the north.

Do not live in that area but I can imagine how far it has came when looking at this.

http://prntscr.com/25lizzj

Red is phase 1 movements guessed by me.

Blue is phase 2 movements.

tolbs17 · « **Reply #201 on:** January 11, 2022, 06:24:02 PM »

Does anybody have a link that shows the signage plans of the southern extension of 540?

Btw, as seen in Q&A 13, this section will be paved with asphalt and not concrete.

https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/complete-540/Documents/complete-540-woodcreek-q&a.pdf

tolbs17 · « **Reply #202 on:** February 06, 2022, 03:50:26 PM »

Definitely coming along nicely....

architect77 · « **Reply #203 on:** February 06, 2022, 05:52:44 PM »

Thanks for posting the above links. Very interesting.

tolbs17 · « **Reply #204 on:** February 06, 2022, 09:17:28 PM »

Quote from: architect77 on February 06, 2022, 05:52:44 PM

Thanks for posting the above links. Very interesting.

Yw.

Now I just wonder what's gonna happen with all the traffic coming from I-40 east wanting to jump on US-70 east. I feel like a full closure will probably be needed and a lot of traffic uses that ramp.

LM117 · « **Reply #205 on:** April 28, 2022, 11:20:05 AM »

Closures on Holly Springs Road and Kildaire Farm Road this weekend.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2022/2022-04-closure-holly-springs-road-and-kildaire-farm-road.aspx

snowc · « **Reply #206 on:** April 28, 2022, 11:58:13 AM »

Quote from: LM117 on April 28, 2022, 11:20:05 AM

Closures on Holly Springs Road and Kildaire Farm Road this weekend.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2022/2022-04-closure-holly-springs-road-and-kildaire-farm-road.aspx

Its about time! NC 540's comin along nice!
That means that the girders will be installed, right, on Exit 50, or have they already?

cowboy_wilhelm · « **Reply #207 on:** May 04, 2022, 08:29:56 PM »

Here are some mediocre photos of the interchange going eastbound from I-40 to US-70.

NJRoadfan · « **Reply #208 on:** June 20, 2022, 04:18:18 PM »

Updated flyover video of progress:

kendallhart808 · « **Reply #209 on:** June 20, 2022, 07:42:59 PM »

Quote from: NJRoadfan on June 20, 2022, 04:18:18 PM

Updated flyover video of progress:

Given how it looks at I-40, I was honestly under the impression it was further along than that.

LM117 · « **Reply #210 on:** June 23, 2022, 01:50:50 PM »

Speaking of that interchange, the ramp from US-70 West to I-40 East will be permanently closed on July 6.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2022/2022-06-23-us-70-i-40-loop-ramp-clayton-closed.aspx

LM117 · « **Reply #211 on:** July 01, 2022, 04:57:58 PM »

Deerborn Drive extension is expected to open around July 6. Meanwhile, around July 11, Deer Meadow Drive is expected to close for about a year.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2022/2022-07-01-complete-540-deerborn-drive-extension.aspx

LM117 · « **Reply #212 on:** July 15, 2022, 02:27:12 PM »

Upcoming traffic shift on Bells Lake Road, which is expected to last for a year.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2022/2022-07-15-bells-lake-traffic-shift-complete-540.aspx

Evan_Th · « **Reply #213 on:** July 15, 2022, 05:52:21 PM »

Wild idea: Maybe this section of 540 should be co-signed with I-42?

WashuOtaku · « **Reply #214 on:** July 15, 2022, 06:24:20 PM »

Quote from: Evan_Th on July 15, 2022, 05:52:21 PM

Wild idea: Maybe this section of 540 should be co-signed with I-42?

Hard Pass. Also, NC 540 will be a toll road here.

LM117 · « **Reply #215 on:** July 16, 2022, 09:42:55 AM »

Quote from: Evan_Th on July 15, 2022, 05:52:21 PM

Wild idea: Maybe this section of 540 should be co-signed with I-42?

LM117 · « **Reply #216 on:** July 21, 2022, 01:11:12 PM »

On or around July 25, a section of Pierce Olive Road will be closed for 8 months.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2022/07-21-2022-temporary-closure-pierce-olive-c540.aspx

maxkil123 · « **Reply #217 on:** August 19, 2022, 07:51:21 PM »

Does anyone know what happened to Rick Williamson? I check his profile for videos regarding the NC 540 project, but his profile and videos are no longer on YouTube.

bob7374 · « **Reply #218 on:** September 26, 2022, 06:08:05 PM »

NCDOT has some progress to report with the Complete NC 540 project:
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2022/2022-09-26-c540-opening-holland-church-rd.aspx

cowboy_wilhelm · « **Reply #219 on:** November 28, 2022, 05:29:19 PM »

It appears that the last leg of the Triangle Expressway from I-40 to US 64 has been accelerated. The two projects (R-2829 A & B) have been added to the 12-month let list as "strategic lettings," and a design-build RFQ went out 11/15 for section B. Section B (the northern part) will be let 7/18/2023 and Section A will follow 9/19/2023, both as design-build contracts. The project website currently shows an estimated contract letting in 2025.

Complete 540 Phase 2 Industry Forum Presentation

Henry · « **Reply #220 on:** November 29, 2022, 07:27:34 PM »

When the whole loop is completed, will the eastern end of I-540 continue to be at US 64/US 264 (Future I-87)? I still find it strange that it wasn't planned as I-640 in the first place, but let's make it the last time this is brought up.

wdcrft63 · « **Reply #221 on:** November 29, 2022, 07:39:45 PM »

Quote from: Henry on November 29, 2022, 07:27:34 PM

When the whole loop is completed, will the eastern end of I-540 continue to be at US 64/US 264 (Future I-87)? I still find it strange that it wasn't planned as I-640 in the first place, but let's make it the last time this is brought up.

Quick answer: yes.

LM117 · « **Reply #222 on:** November 30, 2022, 08:13:23 AM »

Quote from: Henry on November 29, 2022, 07:27:34 PM

When the whole loop is completed, will the eastern end of I-540 continue to be at US 64/US 264 (Future I-87)? I still find it strange that it wasn't planned as I-640 in the first place, but let's make it the last time this is brought up.

As mentioned above me, yes. Also, back in early 2013 when NCDOT requested the I-495 designation for what is now I-87, they asked FHWA for a waiver to keep the I-540 number as is, which was granted.

architect77 · « **Reply #223 on:** December 02, 2022, 09:58:35 PM »

Quote from: LM117 on November 30, 2022, 08:13:23 AM

Quote from: Henry on November 29, 2022, 07:27:34 PM
When the whole loop is completed, will the eastern end of I-540 continue to be at US 64/US 264 (Future I-87)? I still find it strange that it wasn't planned as I-640 in the first place, but let's make it the last time this is brought up.

As mentioned above me, yes. Also, back in early 2013 when NCDOT requested the I-495 designation for what is now I-87, they asked FHWA for a waiver to keep the I-540 number as is, which was granted.

I'm holding out hope that the completed loop will be renamed.

Not many people even understand the meaning behind the number designation, but an even first number would be better suited for a complete loop.

I would like to place a wager that eventually be renamed. When the bonds are paid off, why wouldn't it all become one interstate designation?

sprjus4 · « **Reply #224 on:** December 02, 2022, 10:06:45 PM »

^ No, a renumber would just cause more confusion than needs to exist. The highway has existed for 30+ years as “540” and will stay that.

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