I was wondering if the Goldsboro US-70 Bypass was the one that was referred to in AASHTO's report. The link that was posted in the main AASHTO 2022 thread wasn't specific.
I agree that moving US-70 back to it's old alignment through Clayton is pretty much all but certain at this point if I-587 & US-264 is any indication. No complaints from me.
Have they signed ALT 264 as mainline yet between Greenville and Wilson? GSV still shows as of last Summer no. However, I can’t remember when I-587 officially opened either. All I remember is recently.
Yes, as of December 20th. (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218068902394600&set=a.10218069031877837)
Reading between the lines, it looks to me that they're gonna send a request to AASHTO to put US-70 back through Clayton first before signing I-42 on the Clayton Bypass, which would explain the "later this year" remark.
I see it as being in conjunction with the completion of the I-40 widening project or even the I-40/US 70 (I-42)/NC 540 interchange.
I sent a followup questions specifically asking about the Goldsboro Bypass (below). Removing Bypass US 70 from the Goldsboro Bypass was approved by AASHTO last year. They are sending an application to place US 70 on its old alignment through Clayton. Creation of sign plans for I-42 will wait until after the application is approved:
"This is in reference to your contact us inquiry concerning the routing of US 70 and I-42 in Johnston, Wayne and Lenior Counties. States are required to receive approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for any Interstate additions. NCDOT is required to receive approval from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for any US route modifications. AASHTO only meets twice a year, once in fall and spring. NCDOT received FHWA approval of I-42 on March 7, 2022. NCDOT received AASHTO approval on May 19, 2022, to removed US 70 Bypass within Wayne and Lenior Counties. Since the portion of what was US 70 Bypass is now approved as an Interstate, there is no need to have a concurrent route following the same pavement. Removal of the US Bypass route allows for simplification of the signs and messaging. We will begin the process of acquiring resolutions and completing AASHTO applications to gain permission to return US 70 onto it’s original route through Clayton. As with any project, engineering plans are needed for construction including signing modifications. The signing plans are currently in production."