PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project proposes to extend Jacksonville Parkway (S.R. 2714) from Western Boulevard (N.C. 53) to U.S. 17 (New Bern Highway) in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County. The first segment of Jacksonville Parkway (south of Western Boulevard) opened in 2013. The project length for U-5791 is approximately 4 miles. The Jacksonville Parkway extension (approximately 4 miles long) will serve as an important connector to Western Boulevard and U.S. 17, improving overall mobility in the area.

According to Jacksonville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (JUMPO) 2050 MTP, long-term goals for the area include congestion reduction, economic vitality, environmental sustainability, multimodal integration, safety and security, and system preservation.

PROJECT UPDATE

The State Environmental Assessment (EA) has been completed.  Click here for more information.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Public Hearing will be held on October 28, 2025 at:

Jacksonville Commons Elementary School

1121 North Commons Drive

Jacksonville, NC  28546

An Open-House public meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30 pm, to review information on the project, the environmental document, and maps of the three alternatives under consideration.  

A formal presentation will be made beginning at 6:30 pm, followed by questions and answers.

If you are unable to attend in person, the hearing will be live streamed. Please use the link below to join online or by phone.

Join the U-5791 hearing on October 28 

Join by phone:    (984) 204-1487   Conference ID 810 672 453#

DETAILED STUDY ALTERNATIVE CORRIDORS 

DISCLAIMER:  This information is intended for general reference only.  

NCDOT is not responsible for its accuracy or use.  

To view the Public Hearing Maps for each alternative, click on the links below.

Alternative 1:  Maps:    1 of 2      |     2 of 2

Alternative 2:  Maps:    1 of 2      |    2 of 2

Alternative 3 (Preferred Alternative):   Maps:     1 of 2      |     2 of 2                                  

TRAFFIC AND LEVEL OF SERVICE

Traffic operations for the year 2050 indicate there is notable congestion during the peak hours particularly along Western Boulevard. Traffic along Western Boulevard is expected to increase 8-40% in the next 25 years. Traffic along U.S. 17 is expected to increase 31-101% during this same time period. While traffic operations along Ramsey Road do not indicate congested conditions at this time, traffic levels along Ramsey Road are expected to increase 77-106% over the next 25 years. This increase in traffic is expected to worsen traffic conditions along the roadways in the future and decrease Level of Service* (LOS) along the roadways.  

There are a few intersections along the Western Boulevard and U.S. 17 corridor that currently operate under congested conditions and “fair” to “poor” LOS at peak hours (AM or PM). LOS D (approaching unstable flow) is considered “fair” conditions. LOS E (unstable flow) and LOS F (breakdown in flow) are considered “poor” conditions. 

There are limited options for transportation access in this area of Jacksonville.

*The relationship of travel demand compared to the roadway capacity determines the Level of Service (LOS) of a roadway. Six Levels of Service identify the range of possible conditions. Designations range from LOS A, which represents the best operating conditions, to LOS F, which represents the worst operating conditions. 

The Jacksonville Urban Area MPO’s (JUMPO) 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) states that the Jacksonville Parkway Extension Project is an important connection needed to enhance mobility, improve accessibility, and provide an alternative connection to U.S. 17.

The primary purposes of the proposed project are to:

• Provide an alternate route to alleviate existing and future congestion along existing roadways

The project will help alleviate congestion along existing roadways by distributing vehicles to the alternative route.

• Provide an alternative route to enhance mobility along Western Boulevard and U.S. 17

The new location roadway will provide an alternative route for drivers to avoid congestion along existing roadways.​

Click here, or on the Detailed Study Alternatives tab above, to view the Recommended Detailed Study Alternatives.

NEXT STEPS

The EA has been completed. A public hearing will be held on October 28, 2025.  All of the Detailed Study Alternatives are still under consideration; however, NCDOT and the City of Jacksonville have identified a Preferred Alternative in the EA and will present it at the public hearing.   A final decision on the alternative selection will not be made until comments received on the EA and at the public hearing have been fully evaluated. After the public hearing, the Merger Team (federal and state agency representatives) will meet to select the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA) corridor in accordance with the procedures detailed in the NEPA/Section 404 Merger Process, which includes consideration of public comments and the Applicant’s Preferred Alternative.  The LEDPA corridor will be presented in a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

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

Comments on the EA may be submitted up to November 28, 2025.  All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.  

You may leave a comment or question on these pages

Or

Email the comment or question to Jacksonville-Parkway-Extension@PublicInput.com

Or

Phone Number (984) 205-6615  enter code 10888 to leave a message 

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.

If you are a relocatee; that is, if your residence or business is to be acquired as part of the project, additional assistance in the form of advice and compensation is available. You will also be provided with assistance regarding locations of comparable housing and/or commercial establishments, moving procedures and moving aid. Moving expenses may also as part of the process. Additional monetary compensation is available to help homeowners cope with mortgage increases, increased value of comparable homes and other such expenses. A similar program is available to assist business owners. The right-of-way agent can explain this assistance in greater detail.

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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Page Last Updated:   October 27, 2025