Complete NC 540 Project

[sprjus4]

I look forward to Interstate/NC 540's completion, estimated in 2028. I would agree with those who say the beltway should've been Interstate/NC 640. However, that designation will have to be applied to another roadway, if it ever happens.

Should've been, but it's fine as is now. It will be and remain as 540.

[bob7374]

I look forward to Interstate/NC 540's completion, estimated in 2028. I would agree with those who say the beltway should've been Interstate/NC 640. However, that designation will have to be applied to another roadway, if it ever happens.

Should've been, but it's fine as is now. It will be and remain as 540.

With the designating of I-685 along US 421 there may be another attempt to get an interstate designation for US 1 between Raleigh and Sanford, perhaps that could be I-640.

[sprjus4]

I look forward to Interstate/NC 540's completion, estimated in 2028. I would agree with those who say the beltway should've been Interstate/NC 640. However, that designation will have to be applied to another roadway, if it ever happens.

Should've been, but it's fine as is now. It will be and remain as 540.

With the designating of I-685 along US 421 there may be another attempt to get an interstate designation for US 1 between Raleigh and Sanford, perhaps that could be I-640.

That, or a southern extension of I-87.

[The Ghostbuster]

I'd prefer it be an extension of Interstate 87. If it were to become a 3di, I'd prefer Interstate 340. Regardless, I think any potential Interstate designation should start at the NC 42 interchange (Exit 66).

[bob7374]

NCDOT announces weekend closures on Holly Springs and Kildaire Farm Roads as part of transitioning to the new alignment through the Holly Springs Road interchange with future NC 540, the interchange will be a DDI:
[ur]https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2024/2024-05-31-temporary-road-closure-540.aspx[/url]

[jcil4ever]

Well, we have an opening date!......for pedestrians....

For one day only, runners and cyclists can take over new stretch of Triangle Expressway

540 Fest Registration

[jcil4ever]

Well, we have an opening date!......for pedestrians....

For one day only, runners and cyclists can take over new stretch of Triangle Expressway

540 Fest Registration

Some additional drone/chopper video here, but still just a "summer" opening date:

540 Fest planned ahead of Triangle Expressway opening to drivers



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[jcil4ever]

Sorry, it seems like this week is 540 coverage week! I feel like this is the most helpful article and even answers a question I posted a little while back about why some of the driving surface is asphalt while most is concrete.

After years of construction, new Wake County highway goes quiet before it opens

Article with no paywall.

[Henry]

Guess it won't be too long before we see I-42 connect to the big interchange either...

[Dirt Roads]

Guess it won't be too long before we see I-42 connect to the big interchange either...

Actually, most of US-70 (Future I-42) is already connected into the "Super Turbine", much of it completed since the start of this year.  The only connection missing (right now) if from US-70 westbound -to- I-40 [southbound].  If I recall correctly, that movement remains closed until that portion of the turbine is completed over top of I-40.

[snowc]

Well, we have an opening date!......for pedestrians....

For one day only, runners and cyclists can take over new stretch of Triangle Expressway

540 Fest Registration

Some additional drone/chopper video here, but still just a "summer" opening date:

540 Fest planned ahead of Triangle Expressway opening to drivers



iPhone

I can confirm this with chopper going by neighborhood.

[bob7374]

Well, we have an opening date!......for pedestrians....

For one day only, runners and cyclists can take over new stretch of Triangle Expressway

540 Fest Registration

Some additional drone/chopper video here, but still just a "summer" opening date:

540 Fest planned ahead of Triangle Expressway opening to drivers



iPhone

The Raleigh N&O article on the 540 Fest said NCDOT officials hoped for a late July or August opening.

[snowc]

Well, we have an opening date!......for pedestrians....

For one day only, runners and cyclists can take over new stretch of Triangle Expressway

540 Fest Registration

Some additional drone/chopper video here, but still just a "summer" opening date:

540 Fest planned ahead of Triangle Expressway opening to drivers



iPhone

The Raleigh N&O article on the 540 Fest said NCDOT officials hoped for a late July or August opening.

Looking more of an August 15th opening rather than October 15

[bob7374]

More fun with NC 55 Bypass ramp closures in anticipation of the opening of the next segment of NC 540:
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2024/2024-06-12-temporary-ramp-closures-540.aspx