P-5740: Wilmington "Beltline" Improvements
P-5740: Wilmington "Beltline" Improvements
The project proposes improvements to approximately 13 miles of the CSX SE Rail Line (the "Beltline") from CSX Davis Yard in Navassa to S. Second Street in Wilmington, Brunswick, and New Hanover counties.
Proposed improvements include:
Tie and track rehabilitation
Curve realignments & upgrades to switch operations
Improvements to existing highway grade crossings including selected closures, signal upgrades, and crossing surface improvements
The primary purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and safety at the railroad/highway crossings and to increase the efficiency of the rail.
Vicinity Map:
Public Involvement
Public Meeting #1:
A public meeting was held on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 to present project maps and receive public input.
February 24, 2020 St. Andrew-Covenant Presbyterian Church 1416 Market St, Wilmington |
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Public Meeting #2:
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 to present project maps and receive public input.
February 25, 2020 Rachel Freeman School of Engineering 2601 Princess Place Dr, Wilmington |
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Public Meeting Maps
Project Funding:
This project is listed as Project No. P-5740 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $41.4 million.
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $ 600,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 40,800,000 |
Total Costs | $ 41,400,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Environmental Document (CE) | FY 2020 |
Public Meeting | February 2020 |
Right-of-Way | FY 2021 |
Construction | June 2024 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments:
The public comment period has ended.
Project Contact Information:
Brian Gackstetter
NCDOT Rail Project Manager
1553 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1553
Project Email Address: Wilmington-Beltline@publicinput.com
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