I-5979: U.S. 74 / U.S. 1- Rockingham
I-5979: U.S. 74 / U.S. 1- Rockingham
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes interchange improvements at U.S. 74 and U.S. 1 (Exit 311) with the addition of roundabouts at both U.S. 74 ramp terminals and U.S. 1.
Vicinity Map:
Interactive Study Area Map
Area in which environmental studies are conducted for the project
Project Highlights:
The purpose of the proposed project is to decrease congestion and enhance mobility.
The improvements include:
- Improving U.S. 1 from appoximately 200 feet south to about 1,800 feet north of the U.S. 74 interchange in Rockingham,
- A raised median along U.S. 1. with designated left-lanes from the U.S. 74 interchange north to Springdale Drive (S.R. 1187); and
- A U-turn bulb (to accommodate trucks) just south of Belle Drive.
- Two roundabouts on U.S. 1 - U.S. 74 eastbound and westbound ramp intersection.
Public Involvement
Due to COVID-19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings. Information will be provided to the public in a virtual format on this website. The public is encouraged to provide comments or share their thoughts regarding the proposed concept shown below.
Comments were due by March 23, 2020
Public Meeting Map 2020:
Videos:
Project Overview Video
How to Read Public Meeting and Hearing Maps
A video explaining how to read a public hearing or meeting map can be viewed below. The video contains information on colors used and symbology.
Roundabouts in North Carolina
Project Funding
This project is listed as Project I-5979 in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $15.3 million.
Activity | Estimated Amount* |
| Utilities Relocation | $ 500,000 |
| Right of Way Acquisition | $ 2,800,000 |
| Construction | $10,920,000 |
| Total Cost | $15,312,000** |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.
**Total cost includes approximately $1,100,000 in previous years spending.
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting | March 2021 |
Complete Environmental Document | May 2021 |
Utility Relocation | August 2023 |
Right of Way Acquisition | FY 2021 |
Begin Construction | February 2025 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments:
All comments will be taken into consideration, regardless of submittal method.
Comments were submitted by March 23, 2020.
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Greg Davis
Project Engineer
NCDOT Highway Division 8
121 DOT Drive
Carthage, NC 28327
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Tim Goins
Project Consultant
VHB
940 Main Campus Drive, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27606
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