U-5307: U.S. 1 (Capital Boulevard) Upgrade
U-5307: U.S. 1 (Capital Boulevard) Upgrade
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade Capital Boulevard (U.S. 1) from I-540 in Raleigh to Purnell Road/Harris Road in Wake Forest.
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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.
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Project Updates and Questions
Project Email: Capital-Blvd-Upgrade@publicinput.com
Project Hotline: 984-205-6615 (enter project code 3243)
This site is intended for information review and comment / question collection for this project.
It contains maps and project information arranged for ease of viewing and comment.
For more information please visit:
https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/
This project is included in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
as Project Number U-5307
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. Please use the interactive map below and comment box to ask questions or provide your feedback.
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
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (March 26, 2024)
Environmental Assessment (EA) May 30, 2023
Please note, all project documents are available on the NCDOT project page - https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/capital-boulevard-upgrade/Pages/project-documents.aspx
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.aspx
October 2018 - Open House Corridor Public Meeting
November 2021 - Virtual Public Meeting
Responses to questions received at the December 2021 Virtual Public Meeting
June 2023 – Public Hearing
Public Hearing Maps (June 2023)
Responses to questions and comments received during the 2023 public comment period
June 21, 2023 Public Hearing Summary
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
Page last updated: Oct 8, 2026