U-5947 - Benvenue Rd and U.S. 64 in Rocky Mount
U-5947 - Benvenue Rd and U.S. 64 in Rocky Mount
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes improvements on Benvenue Road at the ramps on the south side of the U.S. 64 Bypass.
Vicinity and Detour Map:
Interactive Study Area Map:
Map is for informational purposes only and reflects the approximate boundaries of the area in which environmental studies for the project will be conducted.
Project Overview
N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 43 (Benvenue Road) and the eastbound U.S. 64 Bypass ramps in Nash County.
The purpose of the project is to improve the intersection operations for current and future traffic at the N.C. 43 (Benvenue Road) and the south side of U.S. 64 Bypass ramps.
Click HERE for the Local Official's Informational Presentation
Project Highlights
Proposed improvements include converting the existing intersection to a roundabout with 5-foot sidewalks along the east and west side of Benvenue Road.
A 10- foot multi-use path will also be constructed along the west side of Stonewall Drive. Traffic will be detoured on-site during the construction period.
Public Involvement
Public Meetings
Due to Covid 19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings. Information will be provided to the public in a virtual format on this website. The public is encouraged to provide comments or share their thoughts regarding the proposed map below.
Comments may be submitted below, via email to BenvenueRd-RockyMount@PublicInput.com or by calling 512-580-8850 and entering project code 3890.
Comments for this phase of project development should be submitted by June 22, 2021.
Public Meeting Map:
Proposed Public meeting map of Roundabout at Benvenue Rd and U.S. 64 Bypass ramps.
A video explaining how to read a public hearing or meeting map can be viewed below. The video contains information on colors used and symbology.
Roundabouts in North Carolina
Project Funding:
This project is listed as Project U-5947 in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $ 5.7 million. Cost estimates have been prepared and are shown below.
Activity | Estimated Costs* |
Property Acquisition | $ 400,000* |
Utility Relocation | $ 805,000* |
Construction Cost | $ 4,500,000* |
| Total Cost | $ 5,705,000* |
Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Public Outreach | June 2021 |
Final Environmental Document | July 2019 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins | July 2021 |
Construction Begins | Spring 2022 |
* Future dates subject to change.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONTACT INFORMATION
Russell Broadwell
Division Project Engineer
NCDOT Highway Division 4
PO Box 3165
Wilson, NC 27895
252-640-6409
CONSTRUCTION CONTACT INFORMATION
Kim Moore
Resident Engineer
NCDOT Highway Division 4
3013 US 64-A
Nashville, NC 27856
252-462-2580
RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of way Acquisition Process Videos