W-5703C: U.S. 421 (Carolina Beach Road) Pedestrian Safety - Wilmington
W-5703C: U.S. 421 (Carolina Beach Road) Pedestrian Safety - Wilmington
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to improve pedestrian safety along U.S. 421 (Carolina Beach Road) from N.C. 132 (South College Road) to Willoughby Park Road, a distance of approximately 1-mile in the City of Wilmington.
In recent years, there have been multiple crashes along this section of U.S. 421 involving pedestrians that have resulted in deaths and serious injuries.
Interactive Vicinity Map
Project Design
The project design proposes:
Curb and gutter along both sides of U.S. 421 from Antoinette Drive to Willoughby Park Road
A 10-foot multi-use path on the east side of U.S. 421 and a sidewalk on the west side of U.S. 421
A black aluminum fence is proposed in the existing median along the entire project corridor
Pedestrian signals, high-visibility crosswalks, and lighting are proposed at intersections of U.S. 421 with Antoinette Drive and the northernmost Walmart driveway
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A video explaining how to read a public hearing or meeting map can be viewed below. The video contains information on the colors and symbols used.
Project Funding
| Cost* |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $235,500 |
Construction | $3,500,000 |
Total | $3,735,500 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Project Postcard | October 2021 |
Right-of-Way | Spring 2022 |
Construction | Fall 2022 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
Due to COVID-19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings until further notice.
The NCDOT accepts all comments throughout all phases of development.
The public is encouraged to leave questions using this website or the project email or phone number.
Project email address: us421-pedestriansafety@publicinput.com
Project phone number: 984-205-6615 Access code: 5260
Project Contact
Brian Harding
NCDOT Division 3
5501 Barbados Boulevard
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
us421-pedestriansafety@publicinput.com
984-205-6615 code: 5260
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