I-587/U.S. 264 East - Wilson to Greenville

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Interstate 587U.S. 264
Interstate 587 U.S. 264 East
Prior to the establishment of I-795 in 2007, U.S. 117 overlapped with U.S. 264 east to the freeway leading south to Goldsboro.
Prior to the establishment of I-795 in 2007, U.S. 117 overlapped with U.S. 264 east to the freeway leading south to Goldsboro.
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U.S. 301 meets I-587/U.S. 264 at a parclo interchange (Exit 24), 0.22 miles north of U.S. 117 south and 0.54 miles from I-795.
U.S. 301 meets I-587/U.S. 264 at a parclo interchange (Exit 24), 0.22 miles north of U.S. 117 south and 0.54 miles from I-795.
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Following the designation of I-795, U.S. 117 was returned to its previous alignment, which ends at U.S. 301 just south of Exit 24 A.
Following the designation of I-795, U.S. 117 was returned to its previous alignment, which ends at U.S. 301 just south of Exit 24 A.
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U.S. 301 constitutes a five lane commercial boulevard northeast into Wilson. U.S. 301 overlaps with U.S. 264 ALT along an arterial bypass east of Downtown.
U.S. 301 constitutes a five lane commercial boulevard northeast into Wilson. U.S. 301 overlaps with U.S. 264 ALT along an arterial bypass east of Downtown.
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Black Creek Road (SR 1606) extends 2.81 miles south from Pender Street and the Wilson street grid to a parclo interchange (Exit 26) with I-587/U.S. 264.
Black Creek Road (SR 1606) extends 2.81 miles south from Pender Street and the Wilson street grid to a parclo interchange (Exit 26) with I-587/U.S. 264.
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3.17 miles to the north, SR 1602 stems east from Black Creek Road along Stantonsburg Road, which becomes Old Stantonsburg Road south to a folded diamond interchange (Exit 28) with I-587/U.S. 264.
3.17 miles to the north, SR 1602 stems east from Black Creek Road along Stantonsburg Road, which becomes Old Stantonsburg Road south to a folded diamond interchange (Exit 28) with I-587/U.S. 264.
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NC 58 branches south from U.S. 264 Alternate 2.15 miles to I-587/U.S. 264 along Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway.
NC 58 branches south from U.S. 264 Alternate 2.15 miles to I-587/U.S. 264 along Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway.
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NC 58 continues southeast from Exit 49 to the Greene County seat of Snow Hill and the Lenoir County seat of Kinston.
NC 58 continues southeast from Exit 49 to the Greene County seat of Snow Hill and the Lenoir County seat of Kinston.
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U.S. 264 Alternate arcs southeast from Toisnot Swamp to Drivers Store and I-587/U.S. 264 at Exit 32.
U.S. 264 Alternate arcs southeast from Toisnot Swamp to Drivers Store and I-587/U.S. 264 at Exit 32.
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U.S. 264 ALT east from Exit 32 was renumbered to U.S. 264 in 2025.
U.S. 264 ALT east from Exit 32 was renumbered to U.S. 264 in 2025.
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U.S. 264 angles southeast from Exit 32 to the town of Saratoga and Walstonburg.
U.S. 264 angles southeast from Exit 32 to the town of Saratoga and Walstonburg.
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NC 111/222 overlap north through Eureka, Stantonsburg and Saratoga to a point just north of Interstate 587 at Exit 35.
NC 111/222 overlap north through Eureka, Stantonsburg and Saratoga to a point just north of Interstate 587 at Exit 35.
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NC 222 continues east from Exit 35 and NC 111 to U.S. 258 at the town of Fountain.
NC 222 continues east from Exit 35 and NC 111 to U.S. 258 at the town of Fountain.
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NC 111 maintains a northward heading from Interstate 587 toward Pinetops and Tarboro.
NC 111 maintains a northward heading from Interstate 587 toward Pinetops and Tarboro.
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Interstate 587 travels 19.66 miles across Wilson County to enter Greene County.
Interstate 587 travels 19.66 miles across Wilson County to enter Greene County.
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Passing north of Walstonburg, Interstate 587 meets the north end of NC 91 at a diamond interchange (Exit 41) in one mile.
Passing north of Walstonburg, Interstate 587 meets the north end of NC 91 at a diamond interchange (Exit 41) in one mile.
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South from Exit 41, NC 91 dog legs west alongside U.S. 264 to Wilson Street south through the town of Walstonburg.
South from Exit 41, NC 91 dog legs west alongside U.S. 264 to Wilson Street south through the town of Walstonburg.
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Beyond Walstonburg, NC 91 heads south to Snow Hill. Bell Road (SR 1311) extends north from Exit 41 to NC 222 outside Fountain.
Beyond Walstonburg, NC 91 heads south to Snow Hill. Bell Road (SR 1311) extends north from Exit 41 to NC 222 outside Fountain.
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Formerly part of NC 121, SR 1367 links Interstate 587 with parallel U.S. 264 at forthcoming Exit 42. Truncated north of I-587, NC 121 previously stretched 11.90 miles northeast from Exit 42 to NC 43 near Falkland.
Formerly part of NC 121, SR 1367 links Interstate 587 with parallel U.S. 264 at forthcoming Exit 42. Truncated north of I-587, NC 121 previously stretched 11.90 miles northeast from Exit 42 to NC 43 near Falkland.
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Interstate 587 crosses Thompson Swamp leading into the wye interchange (Exit 42) with SR 1367.
Interstate 587 crosses Thompson Swamp leading into the wye interchange (Exit 42) with SR 1367.
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SR 1367 angles southeast 0.68 miles to U.S. 264. NC 121 followed Wilson Street to N Main Street in the town of Farmville.
SR 1367 angles southeast 0.68 miles to U.S. 264. NC 121 followed Wilson Street to N Main Street in the town of Farmville.
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Bypassing Farmville to the north, Interstate 587 continues east 15 miles to Greenville.
Bypassing Farmville to the north, Interstate 587 continues east 15 miles to Greenville.
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Interstate 587 crosses into Pitt County between SR 1367 and Little Contentnea Creek.
Interstate 587 crosses into Pitt County between SR 1367 and Little Contentnea Creek.
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U.S. 258 ties into Interstate 587, 20.5 miles south from U.S. 64 at Tarboro.
U.S. 258 ties into Interstate 587, 20.5 miles south from U.S. 64 at Tarboro.
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South from the diamond interchange at Exit 45, SR 1348 onto May Boulevard was formerly part of U.S. 258 Business through Farmville.
South from the diamond interchange at Exit 45, SR 1348 onto May Boulevard was formerly part of U.S. 258 Business through Farmville.
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Interstate 587 East U.S. 258 South
U.S. 258 combines with Interstate 587 east for 2.96 miles. The realignment around Farmville was approved by AASHTO in 2009.
U.S. 258 combines with Interstate 587 east for 2.96 miles. The realignment around Farmville was approved by AASHTO in 2009.
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U.S. 258 overtakes Wesley Church Road (former SR 1221) south from the succeeding exit. NC 121 was realigned east from SR 1351 onto Wesley Church Road north.
U.S. 258 overtakes Wesley Church Road (former SR 1221) south from the succeeding exit. NC 121 was realigned east from SR 1351 onto Wesley Church Road north.
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U.S. 258 (Wesley Church Road) south to SR 1139 (E Wilson Street) leads into Farmville. SR 1139 is a former alignment of U.S. 264.
U.S. 258 (Wesley Church Road) south to SR 1139 (E Wilson Street) leads into Farmville. SR 1139 is a former alignment of U.S. 264.
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U.S. 258 arcs back to the southwest, rejoining its original alignment south from Main Street en route to Snow Hill.
U.S. 258 arcs back to the southwest, rejoining its original alignment south from Main Street en route to Snow Hill.
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Interstate 587 passes north of Bell Arthur ahead of Exit 53 with Mozingo Road (SR 1210).
Interstate 587 passes north of Bell Arthur ahead of Exit 53 with Mozingo Road (SR 1210).
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Interstate 587 advances east from Exit 53 by a number of subdivisions off of parallel SR 1200 (Stantonsburg Road).
Interstate 587 advances east from Exit 53 by a number of subdivisions off of parallel SR 1200 (Stantonsburg Road).
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Downtown Greenville lies five miles east from Interstate 587 via SR 1467 and Stantonsburg Road.
Downtown Greenville lies five miles east from Interstate 587 via SR 1467 and Stantonsburg Road.
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U.S. 264 and NC 11 Bypass arc around the city of Greenville along a partial freeway and arterial bypass.
U.S. 264 and NC 11 Bypass arc around the city of Greenville along a partial freeway and arterial bypass.
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The cloverleaf interchange with U.S. 264 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway) was constructed in anticipation of the Southwest Bypass (NC 11 Bypass).
The cloverleaf interchange with U.S. 264 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway) was constructed in anticipation of the Southwest Bypass (NC 11 Bypass).
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Exit 56 A joins I-587 east with NC 11 Bypass, a 12.6 mile long freeway passing west of Winterville and Ayden en route to Kinston. The Southwest Bypass opened to traffic following a ribbon cutting on November 21, 2019 (NCDOT, 2019).
Exit 56 A joins I-587 east with NC 11 Bypass, a 12.6 mile long freeway passing west of Winterville and Ayden en route to Kinston. The Southwest Bypass opened to traffic following a ribbon cutting on November 21, 2019 (NCDOT, 2019).
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The end shield for Interstate 587 east stands beyond the gore point at Exit 56 A.
The end shield for Interstate 587 east stands beyond the gore point at Exit 56 A.
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SR 1467 leads east toward Downtown Greenville from Exit 56 B to U.S. 264/NC 11 Bypass (Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway) north around Greenville.
SR 1467 leads east toward Downtown Greenville from Exit 56 B to U.S. 264/NC 11 Bypass (Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway) north around Greenville.
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Stantonsburg Road / SR 1467 - East
The freeway along I-587 extends 0.50 miles east along SR 1467 to Stantonsburg Road (SR 1200) south and B's Barbeque Road (SR 1204) north. Stantonsburg Road is the old alignment of U.S. 264.
The freeway along I-587 extends 0.50 miles east along SR 1467 to Stantonsburg Road (SR 1200) south and B's Barbeque Road (SR 1204) north. Stantonsburg Road is the old alignment of U.S. 264.
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Stantonsburg Road (SR 1467) continues 0.46 miles east from B's Barbeque Road to the signalized intersection with Allen Road (SR 1203).
Stantonsburg Road (SR 1467) continues 0.46 miles east from B's Barbeque Road to the signalized intersection with Allen Road (SR 1203).
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References:

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). (2019, November 21). Southwest Bypass Opens to Traffic Ahead of Schedule. [Press release]. https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2019/2019-11-21-pitt-county-southwest-bypass-opens.aspx

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