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Interactive Study Area Map

Project Description 

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to make improvements along U.S. 258 from Colonial Road (S.R. 1601) to U.S. 64 in Tarboro, to improve capacity in the northern project area and improve safety and mobility for vehicle and multimodal traffic. Specific improvements vary along the corridor but include additional lanes and medians, intersection improvements, multimodal accommodations, and replacement of the overpass bridge at the U.S.258/U.S. 64 interchange.

Although the existing overpass is safe for traffic, the bridge has been deemed structurally deficient based on routine inspection scores as it approaches the end of its functional life. Replacement is necessary when maintenance is no longer cost efficient. The project proposes to construct a new bridge to the west of the existing bridge, allowing traffic to continue to use the existing bridge during construction. The proposed bridge would have a higher vertical clearance than the existing bridge, would allow for future widening of U.S. 64, and would support the future upgrade of U.S. 64 to Interstate standards to become I-87.

Project Highlights

The project proposes to:

  • Realign the intersections of U.S 258 with Colonial Road and St. James Street (southern intersection) to create T-intersections
  • Install sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of U.S. 258 from St. James Street (southern intersection) to U.S. 64
  • Construct additional lanes, medians and intersection improvements on U.S. 258 from St. James Street (southern intersection) and U.S. 64
  • Replace the bridge on U.S. 258 over U.S. 64
  • Add sidewalk along the east side of U.S. 64 ALT (Western Boulevard) between U.S. 64 and St. James Street (northern intersection)

Project History

The improvements proposed  are consistent with the needs outlined in several state and local planning documents including:

  • 2011
  • 2014
  • 2017
  • 2017

Map 1 - U.S. 258 from St. James Street to U.S. 64, Including Bridge

To view or download the project map click here or on the map below

 

Question title

Please provide any comments or questions about the proposed improvements between W. St. James St. (southern intersection) and U.S. 64 ?

Closed for Comments

Map 2 - U.S. 258 at Colonial Road

Question title

Please provide any questions or comments about the proposed improvements on U.S. 258 at Colonial Road?

Closed for Comments

 

Typical Section 

U.S. 258 between

W. St. James St. & U.S. 64

 

 

Typical Section 

U.S. 258 at Colonial Drive

 

 

Typical Section 3

U.S. 258/U.S. 64 Bridge

 

Question title

Do you have any comments or questions about the proposed improvements on to the U.S. 258 bridge over U.S. 64?

Closed for Comments

Project Funding

Activity

Costs*

Right-of-Way Acquisition

        $ 8.5 Million 

Utility Relocation

          $ 2.6 Million 

Construction Cost

        $ 54 Million 

Total Cost

        $ 65 Million 

* Costs are estimates and subject to change

 

Project Timeline

Milestone

Date*

Public MeetingNov. 19, 2025 

Environmental Document

Early 2026 

Utilities Relocation Begins

Late 2029 

Right-of-Way BeginsLate 2029 
Construction BeginsLate 2032 

 

 

 

 

 

                                         *Future dates are subject to change

Project Comments:

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.  

All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.

Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development

were to be submitted before December 19, 2025


The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:

Email:  258improvements@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 984-205-6615 and enter project code 9889 to leave a message

Question title

Do you have questions or comments on the overall project?

Closed for Comments

Question title

Would you like to be added to the project mailing list?

Project Contact Information

Martha Hodge

NCDOT-PMU

 Project Manager

1582 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1582

Project Contact Information

Emaly Simone

Michael Baker Engineering

Consultant Project Manager

8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 600

Cary, NC 27518

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

English                                                                     Spanish

  

Title VI Feedback

To ensure we’re hearing from a broad set of voices, would you be willing to share (completely anonymously) some information about yourself?

If so, please click here: https://publicinput.com/NCDOT-Title-VI-Form

Page last updated: January 5, 2026