U-5826: Falls Of Neuse
U-5826: Falls Of Neuse
Falls Of Neuse Widening
I-540 to Durant Road
Raleigh
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to Widen Falls of Neuse Road between I-540 and Durant Road in Raleigh. The proposal would improve Falls of Neuse Road from the current five-lane undivided roadway to a six-lane median-divided roadway. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic operations along Falls of Neuse Road.
Two alternatives were presented at the open house public meeting held in August of 2017:
- Alternative 1
Widen Falls of Neuse primarily on the west side of the existing roadway.
- Alternative 2
Widen Falls of Neuse primarily on the east side of the existing roadway.
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE SELECTED
After review of all comments received at the public meetings and throughout the comment period which concluded on September 27, 2017, a recommended alternative was selected for more detailed design work. Alternative 2 was selected as the recommended alternative.
Alternative 2 selected as Recommended Alternative
minimizes the potential impacts on residential properties on the west side of Falls of Neuse including potential impacts to septic drain fields;
avoids major relocation of the Duke Energy power distribution line along the west side of Falls of Neuse;
has similar impacts to Alternative 1 with respect to business parking along the east side of Falls of Neuse; and
meets the congestion and safety improvement goals of the project.
MODIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
Following discussions with the City of Raleigh, additional modifications to the recommended alternative were made. A 'best-fit' widening alternative was developed.
A map of the Recommended Alternative is available here: https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Documents/U-5826_rdy_phm_09_28_18.pdf
Project Cost and Timeline
| Milestone | Alternative 1 | Alternative 2 | Best Fit Alternative |
Utilities | $ 1,500,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Property Acquisition | $ 3,200,000 | $ 4,300,000 | $ 3,116,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 7,700,000 | $ 7,700,000 | $ 6,500,000 |
Total Cost | $ 12,400,000 | $ 12,000,000 | $ 9,616,000 |
* Estimated Costs are subject to change
| Milestone | Date* |
Public meeting | August 24, 2017 |
NCDOT Recommended Alternative | November 2017 |
Right of Way Plans Complete | January 2019 |
Right-of-way Acquisition Complete | December 2021 |
Construction | Summer 2022 |
* Future Dates are subject to change
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
PUBLIC MEETING
NCDOT conducted a public meeting to inform the public of the proposed project and to receive feedback. The meeting was held on August 24, 2017 and comments were received and reviewed following the close of the comment period on September 27, 2017.
Information on the project was also presented at the Raleigh Area Projects Meeting held at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh on November 8, 2017.
PUBLIC MEETING MAPS
The Map presented at the October 16, 2018 meeting can be viewed using the link below:
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Documents/U-5826_rdy_phm_09_28_18.pdf
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
| John Braxton |
| Project Delivery - Project Manager |
| NCDOT Division 5 |
| 1020 Birch Ridge Drive |
Raleigh, NC 27610 Email: FallsOfNeuse-Raleigh@publicinput.com |
Title VI Feedback
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If so, please click here: https://publicinput.com/ncdot-title-vi-form
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
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