RC-2004B: East Preston Street Closure - Johnston County
RC-2004B: East Preston Street Closure - Johnston County
Interactive Study Area Map
This map is for reference only and is a representation of the general project area.
Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to close E. Preston Street (S.R. 2383) at CSX railroad crossing (629950L) near the entrance of the Bailey Feed Mill in Selma. The proposed closure of the crossing will result in the eastern end of E. Preston Street becoming a dead end at Bailey Feed Mill and on the western end of E. Preston Street at CSX, preventing through traffic.
Project Highlights
The project will include the following at the CSX railroad crossing:
- A guardrail
- A turnabout
A turnaround will also be constructed just north of the JCI entrance to provide for vehicular turnaround before entering the Bailey Feed Mill.
Project History
In 2012, NCDOT Rail Division, The Town of Selma, the Bailey Feed Mill and CSX Transportation met to discuss closing the E. Preston Street Rail Crossing. It was decided by the Town Council, at that time, to decline the closure. Over the years, the Bailey Feed Mill operations have expanded. In 2022, the Town of Selma contacted NCDOT Rail Division to request closure of the crossing to mitigate potential safety hazards due to increased truck and rail movements at the facility.
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Public Meeting
In-Person | |
|---|---|
Date | Tuesday, February 28th |
Time | Public Open House: 5pm - 7pm |
Location | Town of Selma Jernigan Building - Council Chambers 110 East Anderson Street, Selma |
Project Funding
RC-2004B | Cost* |
|---|---|
| Project Development | $20,000 |
Property Acquisition | $50,000 |
Construction | $500,000 |
Total Costs | $570,000 |
* Costs are preliminary and subject to change
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Public Meeting | February 2023 |
Environmental Document | 2023 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition | 2024 |
Begin Construction | 2025 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this website, email, or phone number:
Email: prestonst-closure@PublicInput.com
Phone Number: 601-300-5186 enter project code 5251
To be included in this portion of project development, comments should be submitted by on March 13, 2023.
Project Contact
Conzuela Cogdell
NCDOT Rail Division
Rail Crossing Safety Engineer
1556 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
prestonst-closure@publicinput.com
601-300-5186 code 5251
Project Contact
Kumar Trivedi
NCDOT Rail Division
Engineering Coordination Manager
1556 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
prestonst-closure@publicinput.com
601-300-5186 code 5251
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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