North Carolina

[74/171FAN]

I was unable to clinch NC 97 yesterday because the Swift Creek Bridge is closed until July 2022.

Also I noticed that construction is ongoing on part of the US 158 widening around Garysburg.  I am unable to see if the routings of US 158, NC 46, and NC 186 will be affected by this project.

US 158 will go to I-95 at the NC 46 interchange to bypass Weldon

I guess I should hold off on any further clinching of US 158 between I-95 and Murfreesboro for the time being then.

[NJRoadfan]

I guess that western extension of NC-186 along NC-46 isn't happening. I didn't think Weldon was such a hopping place to merit a bypass.

[tolbs17]

NC 46 is getting rerouted to bypass Weldon because of the ridiculously sharp turns that goes through downtown Weldon.

[74/171FAN]

I guess that western extension of NC-186 along NC-46 isn't happening. I didn't think Weldon was such a hopping place to merit a bypass.

Was there supposed to be another extension?  NC 186 was extended along NC 46 and then SR 1200 up to NC 48 in 2013. 

I drove the extension of NC 186 yesterday so I could clinch NC/VA 186.

[NJRoadfan]

Exit 176 on I-95 STILL hasn't been changed to reflect that.

[74/171FAN]

Exit 176 on I-95 STILL hasn't been changed to reflect that.

That is correct, but there are NC 186 shields on the extension.

[D-Dey65]

Somebody should tell Google, so they can send the Google Car there and update the map.

[roadman65]

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-06-29-i-95-improvements-nash-county.aspx

No more trumpet. Also Halifax Road will be realigned to connect with Exit 145.

Also I couldn't drive on NC 33 west to I-95, I take the project here is what closed the road west of an intersection with US 301 this past weekend?

[Mapmikey]

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-06-29-i-95-improvements-nash-county.aspx

No more trumpet. Also Halifax Road will be realigned to connect with Exit 145.

Also I couldn't drive on NC 33 west to I-95, I take the project here is what closed the road west of an intersection with US 301 this past weekend?

Don't know why NC 33 would be closed entirely west of US 301.  You cannot crossover I-95 but that is 5 miles away and you should still be able to access to/from I-95 NB.

[roadman65]

Not directly west of US 301, but at a local road that heads south to Good Rock.

[D-Dey65]

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-06-29-i-95-improvements-nash-county.aspx

No more trumpet. Also Halifax Road will be realigned to connect with Exit 145.

"Improve the intersection of N.C. 4 and N.C. 48 by adding a left turn lane on N.C. 48."

Uggh! That's the only good part of this project. Even if they ditched the roundabouts, it would still suck.

[tolbs17]

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2021/2021-06-29-i-95-improvements-nash-county.aspx

No more trumpet. Also Halifax Road will be realigned to connect with Exit 145.

"Improve the intersection of N.C. 4 and N.C. 48 by adding a left turn lane on N.C. 48."

Uggh! That's the only good part of this project. Even if they ditched the roundabouts, it would still suck.

I think it's fine...

[D-Dey65]

I don't. This replacement is sure to disrupt the flow of traffic to and from I-95. I know it's for the former Interstate Business Loop 95 which no longer exists, and I can live with that. But the trumpet is much smoother drive to get to and from 4 and 48 from the interstate. Hell, even a semi-directional T would be acceptable.

[tolbs17]

After driving to Raleigh today... there's still the faded signs on I-540. Fascinating.

[Alex]

After driving to Raleigh today... there's still the faded signs on I-540. Fascinating.

And another inane post just to boost your post total.

[tolbs17]

After driving to Raleigh today... there's still the faded signs on I-540. Fascinating.

And another inane post just to boost your post total.

Just giving everybody a heads up to the ones have not been in that area...

Or, maybe.. I should only post about that if the signs have ACTUALLY been replaced instead of just giving updates?

I rarely go out of town anyway.

[Alex]

Just giving everybody a heads up to the ones have not been in that area...

Or, maybe.. I should only post about that if the signs have ACTUALLY been replaced instead of just giving updates?

That would at least be something noteworthy, yes. Or at least provide some context. Are the faded signs dated from when the various sections of I-540 originally opened? Speculate and maybe someone could confirm.

Otherwise it would be like me posting "The overheads on I-4 east at SR 39/39A are fading badly and probably will be replaced during the next resurfacing project through Plant City." That's true, but its inane. I.e. "so, what?"

[tolbs17]

Just giving everybody a heads up to the ones have not been in that area...

Or, maybe.. I should only post about that if the signs have ACTUALLY been replaced instead of just giving updates?

That would at least be something noteworthy, yes. Or at least provide some context. Are the faded signs dated from when the various sections of I-540 originally opened? Speculate and maybe someone could confirm.

Otherwise it would be like me posting "The overheads on I-4 east at SR 39/39A are fading badly and probably will be replaced during the next resurfacing project through Plant City." That's true, but its inane. I.e. "so, what?"

Ah. At least east of US-1... As of December 22 2021, they have not been fixed/replaced.

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.873711,-78.5668159,3a,15y,287.64h,94.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sC-wIuA4R8ENrFxARrJAwyw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.7963165,-78.5153332,3a,19.7y,186.71h,98.14t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s27Z1QYO0UAOSE_X7PaE8dw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

this is not I-540, but this is also pretty bad as well - https://www.google.com/maps/@35.8114376,-78.6106559,3a,72.5y,92.1h,87.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sTzrlIAY8QDv6dLOGSlGTWw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

[Mapmikey]

Just giving everybody a heads up to the ones have not been in that area...

Or, maybe.. I should only post about that if the signs have ACTUALLY been replaced instead of just giving updates?

That would at least be something noteworthy, yes. Or at least provide some context. Are the faded signs dated from when the various sections of I-540 originally opened? Speculate and maybe someone could confirm.

Otherwise it would be like me posting "The overheads on I-4 east at SR 39/39A are fading badly and probably will be replaced during the next resurfacing project through Plant City." That's true, but its inane. I.e. "so, what?"

Ah. At least east of US-1... As of December 22 2021, they have not been fixed/replaced.

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.873711,-78.5668159,3a,15y,287.64h,94.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sC-wIuA4R8ENrFxARrJAwyw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.7963165,-78.5153332,3a,19.7y,186.71h,98.14t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s27Z1QYO0UAOSE_X7PaE8dw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

this is not I-540, but this is also pretty bad as well - https://www.google.com/maps/@35.8114376,-78.6106559,3a,72.5y,92.1h,87.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sTzrlIAY8QDv6dLOGSlGTWw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Here's some good news for you...

Signage plans are released from US 70 and US 1 in northern Raleigh along I-540.

https://xfer.services.ncdot.gov/dsplan/2022%20Highway%20Letting/01-18-22/Plans%20and%20Proposals/WAKE_47954.3.1_I-5999_C204656/Standard%20PDF%20Files/

[tolbs17]

Just giving everybody a heads up to the ones have not been in that area...

Or, maybe.. I should only post about that if the signs have ACTUALLY been replaced instead of just giving updates?

That would at least be something noteworthy, yes. Or at least provide some context. Are the faded signs dated from when the various sections of I-540 originally opened? Speculate and maybe someone could confirm.

Otherwise it would be like me posting "The overheads on I-4 east at SR 39/39A are fading badly and probably will be replaced during the next resurfacing project through Plant City." That's true, but its inane. I.e. "so, what?"

Ah. At least east of US-1... As of December 22 2021, they have not been fixed/replaced.

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.873711,-78.5668159,3a,15y,287.64h,94.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sC-wIuA4R8ENrFxARrJAwyw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.7963165,-78.5153332,3a,19.7y,186.71h,98.14t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s27Z1QYO0UAOSE_X7PaE8dw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

this is not I-540, but this is also pretty bad as well - https://www.google.com/maps/@35.8114376,-78.6106559,3a,72.5y,92.1h,87.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sTzrlIAY8QDv6dLOGSlGTWw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Here's some good news for you...

Signage plans are released from US 70 and US 1 in northern Raleigh along I-540.

https://xfer.services.ncdot.gov/dsplan/2022%20Highway%20Letting/01-18-22/Plans%20and%20Proposals/WAKE_47954.3.1_I-5999_C204656/Standard%20PDF%20Files/

That's amazing!

[roadman65]

I saw on I-40 at the US 70 and 401 interchange that new WB/ NB omit the US routes into the city as well as NC 50.

Is US 70 being realigned again?

[74/171FAN]

I saw on I-40 at the US 70 and 401 interchange that new WB/ NB omit the US routes into the city as well as NC 50.

Is US 70 being realigned again?

Well it may be related to a truck restriction into Raleigh, but these shields beg to differ on any realignment. 

[Mapmikey]

I saw on I-40 at the US 70 and 401 interchange that new WB/ NB omit the US routes into the city as well as NC 50.

Is US 70 being realigned again?

This is leftover signage from when the routes followed the beltline around the city.

The same signage is up on I-40 EB but if you look at the 2007 GMSV there is an additional BGS.  For some reason NCDOT has never changed the BGS for S Saunders ST into downtown.  Not too good since these routes were removed from I-40 in 1991!

[roadman65]

https://goo.gl/maps/Q31GnJZo1fFvdrVu6


I can believe the left over part, as it took years to remove Richmond off the US 301 guide in Battleboro at NC4, but US 401 always went through the city.


The original I-440 wasn't signed until the 90's as it was built as bypass for US 1 and 64. The freeway started as a super two from Sanford and widened at Cary and became US 1 and 64 to Capital Blvd where US 1 joined US 401 and 64 continued to the NewBern Avenue interchange and ended.

In 1995 I remember the four lane freeway for US 1 & 64 was not up to standards and even had older ground guides.  Some I think still exist in Cary today.   It was US 1, and 64 then for sure. Before I first drove it, mis eighties maps showed NC and 70 then on the loop as US 401 was through Downtown Railiegh. NC 50 too was signed on the southern and western ends.

[Mapmikey]

https://goo.gl/maps/Q31GnJZo1fFvdrVu6


I can believe the left over part, as it took years to remove Richmond off the US 301 guide in Battleboro at NC4, but US 401 always went through the city.

US 401 did not always run through the city.  No primary routes ran inside the beltline from 1984-91.

Here is the 1991 NCDOT document putting US 401 back through the city.  There is also a 1991 AASHTO document doing the same...