Proposed Intersection Concept

Project History

Three Alternatives were previously evaluated for the project and presented at the July 2019 public meeting and in the December 2021 Newsletter.  Links to these maps and common questions from previous public meetings are provided at the bottom of this page. 

As a result of feedback received at the July 2019 Public Meeting, Alternative 3 was developed and presented in the December 2021 Newsletter. The Project Team adjusted the connector road alignment of Alternative 3 to utilize the existing Tile Lane approximately 800 feet east of the previous Alternative 2. Both intersections along the new Connector Road would be stop-controlled since current traffic volumes did not warrant the installation of signals.

Shifting Alternative 3 east to align with Tile Lane reduced the total number of properties impacted by right-of-way.  Additionally, while the Green T-Intersection at U.S. 17 and N.C. 172 would alleviate a substantial amount of congestion, the extra distance between the Connector Road and U.S. 17 would help to mitigate concerns regarding back-ups blocking the new intersection.

Project Development

The development of alternatives and the required environmental studies are conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and public outreach is one step in the project planning process.

Public comments will be accepted through March 17, 2023. Please submit your comments using one of the options at the end of this page.

Project Planning Process

 

     Activity

Alternative 3

Estimated Cost*

 Right of Way Acquisition

$      0  

 Utility Relocation

$      700,000  

 Construction

$   2.0 million  

 Total Cost

$   2.7 million  

* Estimated costs, subject to change

  Milestone

Date*

 Environmental Document

Early 2023  

 Begin Construction

October 2027  

*Future dates subject to change

Public Involvement

Previous Public Meeting Maps

  • Alternative 1 (July 2019)Green T-intersection improvements at U.S. 17 and N.C. 172; safety improvements at U.S. 17 and Old Folkstone Road; new Connector Road extending north at the sharp curve along Old Folkstone Road and connecting with Chelsea Lane and N.C. 172

 

  • Alternative 2 (July 2019)Green T-intersection improvements at U.S. 17 and N.C. 172; safety improvements at U.S. 17 and Old Folkstone Road; new Connector Road extending from Penny Lane at Old Folkstone Road north to N.C. 172

 

 

  • Alternative 3 (December 2021)Green T-intersection improvements at U.S. 17 and N.C. 172; safety improvements at U.S. 17 and Old Folkstone Road; new Connector Road extending north from east of the sharp curve along Old Folkstone Road and connecting with Tile Lane and N.C. 172

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Closed for Comments

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Do you have comments or questions on the overall project for the project team?

Closed for Comments

Comments/Questions

NCDOT accepts comments and questions on projects throughout the planning and development process.

Any additional comments or questions may be submitted via:

U.S. Mail to the Project Manager listed at the bottom of this page;

email to US17atNC172@PublicInput.com;  or by phone at 984-205-6615  project code 4802

All comments received carry equal weight, regardless of submission method. 

All comments will be reviewed and suggestions/recommendations incorporated into designs where feasible. 

To be included in the current phase of project development, comments were submitted by March 17, 2023

Project Contact Information

Zach Howard, EI

NCDOT

Project Engineer

5501 Barbados Blvd

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

US17atNC172@publicinput.com

984-205-6611 project code: 4802

Charles R. Cox, PE

RS&H Engineers

Raleigh Office Leader/Project Manager

8521 Six Forks Road  Suite 400

Raleigh, NC  27615

US17atNC172@publicinput.com

984-205-6611 project code:  4802

 

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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