Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to extend Baltimore Road on a new alignment and construct an interchange at I-40 in Davie County. 

The new roadway would consist of 2-lanes. The existing Baltimore Road is a 2-lane undivided facility with a speed limit of 55 miles per hour (mph).

  • The purpose of the project is to provide direct access to I-40 from the communities of Bixby, Redland, and the surrounding rural area.

The project will also:

  • Provide direct routing to I-40 for industrial traffic. in accordance with local comprehensive and future land use plans.
  • Improve mobility for local/regional travelers while maintaining residential cohesiveness.

Project Highlights

There are 5 alternatives including a no build (do nothing) alternative for the project.  

 

Alternatives 1 & 4

  • Alternatives 1 and 4 have the same proposed new I-40 interchange location, located southwest of Riddle Circle.

Alternative 1:

Baltimore Road is realigned from the existing location.

 Alternative 4: 

Baltimore Road realigned and extended.

Alternatives 2 & 3

  • Alternatives 2 and 3 have the same proposed new I-40 interchange location, located southeast of Riddle Circle.

Alternative 2:

Baltimore Road is extended from the existing location.

Alternative 3:

Baltimore Road is realigned and extended.

No Build Alternative

With the No-Build Alternative, Baltimore Road will not be extended and no I-40 interchange will be built.

Question title

Which alternative do you prefer for Baltimore Road?

Alternative 1 - Extends Baltimore Road, new interchange SW of Riddle Circle
Alternative 2 - Extends Baltimore Road, new interchange SE of Riddle Circle
Alternative 3 - Realigns and extends Baltimore Road, new interchange SE of Riddle Circle
Alternative 4 - Realigns and extends Baltimore Road, with a new interchange SW of Riddle Circle
No Preference
No Build (do nothing)
Closed to responses

Project Maps

Click on the links or the thumbnails below to view or download the maps. 

Question title

Do you have questions or comments on the proposed Alternative 1?

Closed for Comments

Question title

Do you have questions or comments on the proposed alternative 2?

Closed for Comments

Question title

Do you have questions or comments on the proposed Alternative 4?

Closed for Comments

Question title

Do you have questions or comments on the proposed Alternative 3?

Closed for Comments

 

Project Funding:

Activity

Costs*

  Right-of-Way Acquisition & Utility Relocation

$   3.7 Million

  Construction Cost

$ 53.9 Million

  Total Cost

 $ 57.6 Million 

       *Costs as shown in currently adopted STIP, subject to change

Project Timeline:

Milestone

    Date*

Public Meeting

        November 2022

Preferred Alternative Chosen

December 2022

Final Environmental Documentation

 February 2023

Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins

          December 2023

Construction Begins

                  October 2025

* Future dates subject to change. 

Comments:

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all planning, design, and construction phases of project development.

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

Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development were submitted before November 17, 2022.

 

Question title

Do you have questions or comments on the overall project?

Closed for Comments

Question title

Would you like to be added to the project email list?

          PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Ryan Newcomb

Project Engineer

NCDOT Highway Division 9

375 Silas Creek Parkway

Winston-Salem, NC  27127

    PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Candice Andre

Consultant Project Manager

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

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