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[tolbs17]

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]

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]

Definitely coming along nicely....

[architect77]

Thanks for posting the above links. Very interesting.

[tolbs17]

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]

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]

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]

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

[NJRoadfan]

Updated flyover video of progress:

[kendallhart808]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[WashuOtaku]

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]

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

[LM117]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

^ 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.