P-5740: Wilmington "Beltline" Improvements

NCDOT 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.

Description:

The project proposes improvements to approximately 13 miles of the CSX SE Rail Line (the "Beltline") in Brunswick, and New Hanover counties. from CSX Davis Yard in Navassa to S. Second Street in Wilmington.

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.

Public Meeting #2:

A public meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 to present project maps and receive public input.

Public Meeting Maps

Map 1

Map 2

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 Cost*
Right-of-Way	$ 0.6 Million
Construction Costs	$ 40.8 Million
Total Costs	$ 41.4 Million

* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT STIP.

Project Timeline:

Milestone	Date*
Environmental Document (CE) Complete	FY 2020
Public Meeting	February 2020
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins	FY 2021
Construction Begins	October 2024

* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change

Project Comments:

The public comment period has ended.

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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

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