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This project page and the NCDOT.gov project page are the official sources for project information, including construction activities, traffic impacts, schedule updates, and project announcements.

Residents, businesses, and travelers are encouraged to sign up for project updates by email and/or text message and check this page regularly for the latest project information.

For Comments and Questions, Please Contact Us:

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.  

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

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

Project Email: Capital-Blvd-Upgrade@publicinput.com

Project Hotline: 984-205-6615 (enter project code 3243)

  Design Updates for Segment A and B 

Since the Public Hearing in mid-2023, NCDOT has continued ongoing coordination with the Town of Wake Forest and City of Raleigh to refine the project designs. Segments A and B (from I-540 to north of Burlington Mills Road) are currently in the final design process and right-of-way acquisition has begun. Segments C and D are expected to enter the final design phase later this year.

Several design revisions have occurred as part of the ongoing coordination efforts, most notably, the Burlington Mills Road interchange configuration. Other updates have also occurred, such as shifted alignments and driveways, intersection adjustments, and utility and drainage easements.

Burlington Mills Road

NCDOT previously recommended a diamond interchange concept at Burlington Mills Road and U.S. 1 (Capital Boulevard). Ongoing coordination with the Town of Wake Forest determined that a revised interchange layout would be preferable which resulted in the currently proposed partial cloverleaf design. Access to all directions along Burlington Mills Road and U.S. 1 (Capital Boulevard) will be provided.

As part of this public involvement period, NCDOT is requesting your feedback specifically on the new Burlington Mills Road interchange design. Click on the pdf or use the interactive map below to view the updated design. Please use the comment box below to ask questions or provide your feedback on the updated Burlington Mills Road interchange.

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Updated Project Design

Interactive Mapping Coming Soon

What’s Next?

NCDOT will continue to refine the project designs for Segment A and B and final design for Segments C and D is expected to begin later this year. Key Milestones include:

• Segment A and B right-of-way acquisition (in progress)
• Segment A and B construction begins – 2031
• Segment C and D final design begins – Late 2026
• Segment C and D right-of-way acquisition begins – Fall 2027
• Segment C and D construction begins – 2033

Environmental Document

Environmental Documents are available on the NCDOT project page under "Project Documents" - https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Pages/project-documents 

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (March 26, 2024)

Environmental Assessment (EA) (May 30, 2023)

Previous Public Meetings 

Previous Public Meeting Maps are available on the NCDOT project page under “Project Maps” - https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Pages/project-maps

Other Public Meeting Materials, such as comment responses, are available on the NCDOT project page under "Project Documents" - https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Pages/project-documents 

Open House Corridor Public Meeting (October 2018)

Virtual Public Meeting (November 2021)

Public Hearing (June 2023)

Watch the Recording of the Combined Public Hearing (click here to view a PDF of the Hearing Presentation)

Project Contact Information

Project Contact Information

Sara J. Sherman, PE

Project Manager

NCDOT Project Management Unit

1582 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC  27699-1582

Project Contact Information

Charles Cox, PE

Consultant Project Manager

RS&H

6521 Six Forks Road, Suite 400

Raleigh, NC  27615

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

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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Page last updated: Oct 12, 2026