Interactive Study Area Map

Project Overview

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to improve N.C. 86 in Caswell County between Park Springs Road and the northern intersection of Old N.C. Highway 86. The project also includes improvements at the southern intersection of N.C. 86 and Old N.C. Highway 86. 

Improvements along the corridor include the construction of passing lanes and shoulder improvements at various locations, as well as turn lanes between Park Springs Road and the solid waste convenience center. These improvements will provide additional roadway capacity to improve traffic flow, allow motorists to safely pass slower-moving vehicles, and reduce travel delays. Safety enhancements are also included at the intersections of Park Springs Road and Old N.C. 86 with N.C. 86.

Old N.C. 86 intersects N.C. 86 at two separate locations within the project limits. At the southern intersection, the existing traditional intersection will be converted to a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) to improve safety and reduce the potential for severe angle crashes.

The proposed roadway typical section includes two 12-foot travel lanes, with 12-foot passing lanes provided at select locations. Four-foot paved shoulders will be constructed on both sides of the roadway. Retaining walls are anticipated in areas where feasible to reduce impacts to adjacent properties and streams.

Project Map

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Typical Sections

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Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCI)

A reduced conflict intersection — sometimes referred to as a superstreet, a synchronized street or a median U-turn — ​is a general term used to describe several types of designs that can be used to improve safety and traffic flow on a highway.  There are variations to the designs, but they all function the same by reducing by almost half the number of potential locations, o​​r conflict points, where drivers and pedestrians can collide. 

The most common type of reduced conflict intersection design eliminates left turns from side roads onto busy main roads. Raised medians direct traffic from the side road into turning right. When there is a safe opening in traffic, drivers enter the flow of traffic on the main route. To go the other direction, or cross the highway, they pull into a dedicated lane — typically les​s than 1,000 feet away —​and make a U-turn. There might be a traffic signal at this location dependent on need. 

In cases of dual right-turn lanes from the side road at a signalized intersection, drivers should stay in the left lane, if they intend to make the U-turn once on the main corridor.

RCI Traffic Movements

For additional information on Reduced Conflict Intersections please watch the video below.

Project Funding

*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.

Project Timeline

*Future dates subject to change

Project Comments

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.  

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

To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,

please submit before September 11, 2026

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

Email: nc86-caswell@publicinput.com

Phone Number:  984-205-6615    enter project code 10270

PROJECT CONTACT

Suzana Matta, PE

Project Engineer

NCDOT Division 7

P.O. Box 14996

Greensboro, NC 27415

PROJECT CONTACT

Farrell Nicholson, PE

Consultant Project Manager

Wetherill Engineering

1223 Jones Franklin Road

Raleigh, NC 27606

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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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Page last updated: August 11, 2026

PROJECT CONTACT

Suzana Matta, PE

Project Engineer

NCDOT Division 7

P.O. Box 14996

Greensboro, NC 27415