HL-0033: Airport Blvd Extension - Morrisville

The N.C. Department of Transportation is conducting planning and design activities for the Extension of Airport Boulevard between Garden Square Lane and Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville.

Project Study Area

Virtual Public Meeting

Below is a video of the presentation made at the April 20, 2021 Virtual Public Meeting. This video includes Questions and Comments received during the meeting.

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Responses to Questions and Comments received during the Virtual Public Meeting are available here.

Construction (Phase 1)

HL-0033 was awarded for Construction on February 17, 2026, to Sunrock Industries LLC. Construction is anticipated to begin in April 2026 and is expected to be completed by June 2028.

Project Information

The Town of Morrisville is proposing to extend Airport Boulevard from its existing terminus at Garden Square Lane to its existing terminus at N.C. 54 (Chapel Hill Road), a distance of approximately 0.8 miles.

The purpose of the proposed project is to improve overall multi-modal traffic mobility on the local roadway network and to enhance connectivity between Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road. The project begins and ends at established roadways and would improve connectivity of the local roadway network, providing an alternative, direct route between Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road. By filling a gap in the Airport Boulevard corridor, connectivity to Research Triangle Park, Interstate 40, and RDU International Airport is improved.

Although an environmental study is being completed for the entire length of the project, the project is being developed in two phases.

Phase 1 - Garden Square Lane to Church Street; Funded
Phase 2 - Church Street to N.C. 54/Chapel Hill Road; Currently Unfunded

The proposed roadway through the entire project would consist of:

Two 12-foot lanes in each direction
A 20-foot raised median
5-foot sidewalks on the north side
A 10-foot multi-use path on the south side
A posted speed limit of 45 mph

The project is being developed with federal funds and will meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Project Typical Sections and Maps

Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 1 Project Map

Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 2, Alternative 1 Map

Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 2, Alternative 2 Map

To view or download the handout which contains information on the project, click here.

Project History

The adopted planning document for the project area, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, identifies the extension of Airport Boulevard from Garden Square Lane to N.C. 54 as a 2035 horizon year project. The Town of Morrisville has received funding for Phase 1 of the project from CAMPO as part of the Locally Administered Projects Program for State Fiscal Year 2022. The Town has entered into an agreement with NCDOT Highway Division 5 to manage planning and design for Phase 1 of the project. Phase 2 is currently unfunded.

Project Funding

Activity	Estimated Amount*
Phase 1 - Right-of-Way and Utilities	$ 2,800,000
Phase 1 - Construction Costs	$ 10,000,000
Phase 1 Total Cost	$ 12,800,000
Phase 2	Currently unfunded

* Estimated costs are subject to change.

Project Timeline:

Phase 1 Milestone	Date*
Virtual Public Information Meeting	April 20, 2021
Right of Way Plans Complete	January 2022
Phase 1 - Project Award for Construction	February 2026
Phase 2 - Project Award for Construction	TBD after funding

* Future dates are subject to change.

Comments:

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project design and construction. Comments included in planning activities for this phase of the project were submitted by May 14, 2021.

All comments will be taken into consideration as the project progresses.

All comments carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.

Project Contact

Kyrillos Helmy, EI

NCDOT Highway Division 5

Project Manager

1573 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1573

Project Contact

Brian Eason, PE

H.W. Lochner, Inc.

Consultant Project Manager

2840 Plaza Place #202

Raleigh, NC 27612

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Closed for Comments

Title VI Feedback

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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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