Description:

The project proposes improvements to approximately 13 miles of the CSX SE Rail Line (the "Beltline") in Brunswick, and New Hanover counties. from CSX Davis Yard in Navassa to S. Second Street in Wilmington.

Proposed improvements include:

  • Tie and track rehabilitation

  • Curve realignments & upgrades to switch operations

  • Improvements to existing highway grade crossings including selected closures, signal upgrades, and crossing surface improvements

The primary purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and safety at the railroad/highway crossings and to increase the efficiency of the rail. 

Vicinity Map: 

 

Public Involvement

Public Meeting #1:

A public meeting was held on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 to present project maps and receive public input.

 

February 24, 2020

St. Andrew-Covenant Presbyterian Church

1416 Market St, Wilmington

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Public Meeting #2:

A public meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 to present project maps and receive public input.

February 25, 2020

Rachel Freeman School of Engineering

2601 Princess Place Dr, Wilmington

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

 

 

Public Meeting Maps

Map 1

Map 2

 

Project Funding: 

This project is listed as Project No. P-5740 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $41.4 million.  

 

Estimated Cost*

Right-of-Way

$      600,000   

Construction Costs

$ 40,.8 Million  

Total Costs

$ 41.4 Million 

* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on  currently adopted NCDOT STIP.

 

Project Timeline: 

 

 

Milestone

Date*

Environmental Document (CE) Complete                                      

 FY 2020

Public Meeting

 February 2020

Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins

 FY 2021

Construction Begins

 October 2024

* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change

Project Comments: 

The public comment period has ended. 

 

Question title

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Project Contact Information:

Brian Gackstetter

NCDOT Rail Project Manager

1553 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1553

 

Project Email Address: Wilmington-Beltline@publicinput.com

 

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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