BP5.R089 & BP5.R120: Bridges on Forestville Road - Raleigh

NCDOT proposes to replace the bridges on Forestville Road over Harris Creek and over Hodges Mill Creek in Wake County.

Interactive Study Area Map

Open House Public Meeting

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April 21, 2026

Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church

3328 Forestville Road

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

No formal presentation will be made

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Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes replacing two bridges along Forestville Road (S.R. 2049) over Harris Creek and Hodges Mill Creek in Wake County. Forestville Road is a two-lane road.

The bridge over Harris Creek was built in 1977. It is 75.5 feet long by 30.5 feet wide. It is being replaced by a new bridge that will be 100 feet long by 47.5 feet wide. The replacement of this bridge is needed to address ongoing bridge maintenance issues

The bridge over Hodges Mill Creek was built in 1978. The existing bridge is 75.5 feet long and 30.6 feet wide. It is being replaced by a new bridge that will be 130 feet long and 47.5 feet wide. This bridge, while safe to travel is considered structurally deficient and is approaching the end of its functional life. A bridge is considered structurally deficient if it is in relatively poor condition or has insufficient load carrying capacity according to federal standards.

Both bridges will include one twelve-foot lane in each direction. They will include a paved shoulder on the west side of the roadway and curb and gutter with a side-use path on the east side.
Both bridges will be replaced at their existing location.
There will be an 5.5 mile offsite detour during construction
The construction of the two bridges is anticipated to occur at the same time.
The anticipated timeframe for construction is 11 months.
The detour route will utilize Mitchell Mill Road, U.S. 401, Interstate 540 (Exit 20) and Buffaloe Road as shown on the map below.

Detour Map

Project Map for proposed bridge replacement over Harris Creek

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Project Map for proposed bridge replacement over Hodges Mill Creek

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Typical section of bridges

Typical section of roadway

Project Funding:

Activity	Estimated Costs* BP5.R089 - Harris Creek bridge	Estimated Costs* BP5.R120 - Hodges Mill Creek bridge
Utilities	$ 0.70 Million	$ 0.40 Million
Right of Way Acquisition	$ 0.38 Million	$ 0.76 Million
Construction	$ 5.1 Million	$ 4.9 Million
Total Cost	$ 6.18 Million	$ 6.06 Million

*Estimated costs are subject to change.

Project Timeline:

Activity	Date*
Right of Way Acquisition Begins	Spring 2027
Construction Begins	Winter 2031

*Dates subject to change

Project Comments

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.

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

To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,

please submit before May 5, 2026

The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:

Email: forestvillerd-bridges@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 1863

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PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Lisa Bullard-Gilchrist, EI

NCDOT Highway Division 5

Bridge Program Manager

2612 N. Duke Street

Durham, NC 27704

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Christina Fitzgerald, PE

Consultant Project Manager

Lochner

2840 Plaza Place, Suite 202

Raleigh, NC 27612

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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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