U-6065: U.S. 17 / N.C. 172 Intersection Improvements
Project Update
Over the past year, NCDOT has been reviewing projects for cost-saving opportunities. As part of this effort, the Project Team reviewed the proposed improvements at U.S. 17 (Wilmington...
Project Update
Over the past year, NCDOT has been reviewing projects for cost-saving opportunities. As part of this effort, the Project Team reviewed the proposed improvements at U.S. 17 (Wilmington Highway) and N.C. 172 (Sneads Ferry Road) and through coordination with the Jacksonville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (JUMPO), determined that the U-6065 project could be scaled back and still provide improvements to safety and congestion.
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NEW: Reduction in Project Scope
Proposed improvements now include intersection upgrades only as part of Alternative 4. A permanent signal would be placed at U.S. 17 and N.C. 172 keeping this as a traditional signalized T-intersection. A signal would also be added at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Old Folkstone Road allowing left-turns onto Old Folkstone Road, and right-turns onto U.S. 17.
This reduction in project scope has secondary benefits in that it addresses the concerns relayed after the December 2021 Newsletter was sent out. These concerns included right-of-way impacts to homes along Old Folkstone Road and access to U.S. 17 at Old Folkstone Road. With Alternative 4, no right-of-way impacts are anticipated to any residences in the project area and the new signal at U.S. 17 and Old Folkstone Road will help to improve the safety concerns and access at this location.
