Interstate 73/74

[bob7374]

I've posted photos of Winston-Salem Beltway construction contributed by J. Austin Carter. Work is almost complete between US 421 (Former Business 40) and US 158. Here's a view looking towards the US 158 interchange:


Most of the overhead signs have now being installed, here's one at the US 421 ramp along Future I-74 East:


I've posted the rest of the photos on my I-74 site, including of construction between US 158 and US 311, at:
http://www.malmeroads.net/i7374nc/i74seg4.html#photos

[Roadsguy]

Looks like the sign on the right is missing an arrow.

This is actually intentional. The off-ramp is paved wide enough to allow for a double right turn, but will only be striped for two lanes for now because both intersections will be unsignalized. (The same goes for the double left turn from 158 onto the eastbound beltway.) Even after the next beltway segment to US 311 opens, the off-ramps will still only be stop-controlled. I believe there are active plans to widen US 158 all the way from 421 out to I-73 north of Greensboro, so presumably the signals will be put in then.

[GreenLanternCorps]

When are the two segments of future I-74 that are under construction (US 421 to US 158 and US 158 to US 311) each scheduled to open?  Which segment is the next one that is under construction or due to start?

[bob7374]

When are the two segments of future I-74 that are under construction (US 421 to US 158 and US 158 to US 311) each scheduled to open?  Which segment is the next one that is under construction or due to start?

From my Segment 4 page: The first segment from US 421 to US 158 should open in the next month or so. The second segment from US 158 to US 311 as of December 31, 2019 was listed as over 2/3 (69.6%) complete. This project is to be officially completed by the early December 2021, but NCDOT has said it could open to traffic as soon as the end of 2020. The segment from US 311 to just before US 52 is scheduled to be completed by September 2021. Work on the US 52 interchange itself is supposed to be finished in September 2022. The remaining eastern section segments to be built are I-40 to US 421/Salem Parkway (Former Business 40), to be started in October 2020, and between US 311 and I-40, scheduled to start in the spring of 2021, with construction scheduled to be completed in late 2023 or early 2024.

[tolbs17]

This part should be an I-x74. I-474, I-674, or I-874.

[The Ghostbuster]

I agree, except that segment is already slated to become NC 192, with a possible boulevard extension to US 421 (old business 40). I don't know if the boulevard will ever be constructed, since I have never been to North Carolina, and the boulevard was apparently first proposed in 1991.

[bob7374]

I agree, except that segment is already slated to become NC 192, with a possible boulevard extension to US 421 (old business 40). I don't know if the boulevard will ever be constructed, since I have never been to North Carolina, and the boulevard was apparently first proposed in 1991.

By making the current I-74 segment west of the future Beltway an NC route they save any money that would be needed to upgrade the highway to Interstate Standards. Something they currently do not have funded for the rest of I-74 in Forsyth County.

[wdcrft63]

I agree, except that segment is already slated to become NC 192, with a possible boulevard extension to US 421 (old business 40). I don't know if the boulevard will ever be constructed, since I have never been to North Carolina, and the boulevard was apparently first proposed in 1991.

Drivers probably would be less confused by an x74 number. And the state highway numbers NC 474, NC 674, and NC 874 are all available.

[sturmde]

I agree, except that segment is already slated to become NC 192, with a possible boulevard extension to US 421 (old business 40). I don't know if the boulevard will ever be constructed, since I have never been to North Carolina, and the boulevard was apparently first proposed in 1991.

Drivers probably would be less confused by an x74 number. And the state highway numbers NC 474, NC 674, and NC 874 are all available.

I thought that NC 740 would be perfect, if it weren't a minor route already.  Changing it wouldn't be worth the signage cost.  Connecting 74 to 40 though that number does so well.  Don't rule out NC 174, 374, 574, 774, 974... though.  I almost think NC 174 would work....

[bob7374]

Upcoming weekend lane closure for the placement of another new sign on US 421 for the, hopefully, soon to open first section of the I-74 Winston-Salem Northern Beltway:
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-03-18-overnight-us-421-forsyth-lane-closure.aspx

[AcE_Wolf_287]

is there a post just for I-73/I-74 in South Carolina??? or do i need to make one??

[LM117]

is there a post just for I-73/I-74 in South Carolina??? or do i need to make one??

https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=10723.0

[bob7374]

Today NCDOT advertised the letting of another contract for the I-74/Winston-Salem Northern Beltway. Apparently, last fall the US Army Corps of Engineers received a request to modify the environmental permit to require the construction of a new culvert that will relocate a portion of Smith Creek near the Salem Parkway/US 421 interchange, along with a tributary of the creek. Apparently the deceleration lane for I-74 East approaching US 421 was to close to the creek which contains 2 fish hatchery ponds. The contract is to be let on April 21, the contractor will have until the fall of 2021 to complete the work. It is unknown whether this will prevent the US 421 to US 158 section of the Beltway to open this spring as planned, or if it will simply create lane restrictions after the road is open. Despite the plans dating from January, they still refer to US 421 as Business 40 and include a couple sign plans with the old Business 40 exit number for the Beltway exit (12).

The proposal for the project is at: https://xfer.services.ncdot.gov/dsplan/2020%20Highway%20Letting/04-21-20/Plans%20and%20Proposals/FORSYTH__34839.3.11_U-2579BA_C204533/Project%20Proposal.pdf

[LM117]

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-04-06-winston-beltway-us-52-lane-closure.aspx

RURAL HALL — A lane will be closed along a stretch of U.S. 52 in northern Forsyth County for a couple days as part of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway project.

N.C. Department of Transportation contractors plan to close the outside lane on the northbound side of the highway between N.C. 65 and Westinghouse Road from 6 a.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The closure will allow crews to safely mill and repave and work on shoulders and ditches alongside U.S. 52 in preparation for a future traffic shift.

Drivers should slow down and be cautious when approaching this stretch of highway and anticipate slight delays while traffic is reduced to a single lane.

[bob7374]

This article states the new Hallsboro Road exit on US 74/76 (Future I-74) in Columbus County will be open by late May:
https://www.wect.com/2020/05/01/ncdot-construction-columbus-county-interchange-nearing-completion/

[sprjus4]

This article states the new Hallsboro Road exit on US 74/76 (Future I-74) in Columbus County will be open by late May:
https://www.wect.com/2020/05/01/ncdot-construction-columbus-county-interchange-nearing-completion/

Additionally, if other interchanges constructed along that corridor in recent years are any indication, the 70 mph zone should be extended 4 miles eastward to the Chauncey Town Rd intersection.

[LM117]

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-04-29-us-421-forsyth-lane-closure.aspx

KERNERSVILLE — State transportation contractors plan to close a lane of U.S. 421 in Forsyth County for two full weeks.

The outside lane of U.S. 421 South is set to close between Linville Road (Exit 228) and South Main Street in Kernersville (Exit 224) from 8 a.m. Thursday until the morning of May 21.

The closure is needed for crews to safely install a barrier wall and construct an outside shoulder as part of the ongoing Winston-Salem Northern Beltway project. The work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Drivers should slow down when approaching this stretch of U.S. 421 South, be mindful of the crews at work and expect slight delays due to the lane reduction. They may also use N.C. 66, Interstate 40 and U.S. 52 as alternative routes to avoid U.S. 421 during the closures.

[LM117]

Several upcoming closures in Greensboro due to a rehab project on I-73/US-421 between I-40 and I-85.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-08-i-73-exit-ramp-closures-greensboro.aspx

[LM117]

Upcoming lane closures and traffic shifts due to the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway project.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-11-us-421-52-winston-beltway-closures.aspx

[LM117]

Several upcoming closures in Greensboro due to a rehab project on I-73/US-421 between I-40 and I-85.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-08-i-73-exit-ramp-closures-greensboro.aspx

More closures coming.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-15-overnight-i-73-greensboro-ramp-closures.aspx

And regarding the W-S Northern Beltway, the ramp from US-52 North to NC-65 will be closed tonight.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-15-us-52-nc-65-ramp-closure.aspx

[bob7374]

More lane closings this week on US 421/Salem Parkway due to the Future I-74 Northern Beltway project:
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-26-us-421-kernersville-lane-closures.aspx

[LM117]

Due to construction on the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway, Davis Road north of Old Walkertown Road will close for 300 days.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-06-03-davis-road-winston-salem-beltway-closure.aspx

[ARMOURERERIC]

Are there any recent flyover videos of the construction progress?

[LM117]

Are there any recent flyover videos of the construction progress?

Not that I know of.

[LM117]

Several upcoming closures in Greensboro due to a rehab project on I-73/US-421 between I-40 and I-85.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-08-i-73-exit-ramp-closures-greensboro.aspx

More closures coming.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-05-15-overnight-i-73-greensboro-ramp-closures.aspx

Another round.

https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-06-04-i-73-greensboro-interstate-closure.aspx