Two projects are located in close proximity in Selma.  Both projects are shown on the interactive map below.  

This page presents information on State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Project No. R-5795.

Information on the second project, STIP Project No. U-5726, can be found here:  https://publicinput.com/us301-bookerdairy-ricks


Interactive Project Study Area Map   

This map shows study areas for both projects


Open House Public Meeting

February 6, 2025

5-7 p.m.

Johnston Community College

Auditorium Lobby

269 College Road

Smithfield


Information on both projects will be presented at this meeting. 

At the open house, you may view information, ask questions, and leave your comments about both projects.

Project Overview

The project proposes to implement mobility and safety improvements along U.S. 70 in Johnston County from U.S. 301 to I-95.

The proposed improvements would include:

  • A median throughout the project corridor with U-turns and left-overs in key locations.

  • New access road to connect businesses at U.S. 70 and Ricks Road

  • Sidewalks along U.S. 70 and Outlet Center Drive

  • Proposed design speed is 40-50 mph 

The Johnston County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) identified the project corridor as expected to exceed NCDOT’s preferred Level of Service (LOS D) by 2035.   

Level of service is a comparison of the number of vehicles using a roadway to the capacity of the roadway.  There are 6 levels of sevice with A being the best and F the worst.

 

The project proposes a 4-lane highway with median and U-turns and left-overs in key locations to improve control of access and improve mobility along the 0.7-mile corridor. The project was submitted into the Strategic Prioritization process and approved for the STIP as R-5795.

A Feasibility Study was completed in April 2022 and supports the need for these improvements.

 

Project Maps

Clicking on the maps will enlarge them for easier viewing.

 

Concept 1 - Access Management Improvements at US 70 and Ricks Road with Proposed Access Road

 

 

Concept 2 - Access Management Improvements at US 70 and Ricks Road with Roundabout and Proposed Access Road

 

 

 

Roadway Typical Sections

Clicking on the pictures will enlarge them for easier viewing.

 

Project Visualizations

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Ricks Road - Looking South - Existing

 

Ricks Road - View South - Concept 1

 

Ricks Road - View South - Concept 2

 

U.S. 70 at Outlet Center Drive/Ricks Road - View Northwest - Existing

 

U.S. 70 at Outlet Center Drive / Ricks Road - View Northwest - Proposed

 

Outlet Center Drive at US 70 - View North - Existing

 

Outlet Center Drive at US 70 - View North - Proposed

 

 

 

 

 

Project Funding:

Activity

Cost*

 Right of Way Acquisition

$  2.8 Million  

 Utility Relocation

 $  7.2 Million  

 Construction Cost

$ 13.4 Million  

 Total Cost

$ 23.4 Million  

*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.

Project Timeline:

Milestone

    Date*

Environmental Document Complete

 2026 

Right-Of-Way Acquisition Begins

2030 

Construction Begins

 2033 

* Future dates subject to change. 

Question title

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

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 March 6, 2025

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

 

Email: us70-selma@publicinput.com

Phone Number:  984-205-6615    enter project code 7542 to leave a message.

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Chad Coggins

Project Manager

NCDOT Highway Division 4

P.O. Box 3165

Wilson, NC  27895

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Alison Nichols

Senior Transportation Planner

RS&H

1520 South Blvd.  Suite 200

Charlotte, NC  28203

Title VI Feedback

To ensure we’re hearing from a broad set of voices, would you be willing to share (completely anonymously) some information about yourself?

If so, please click here https://publicinput.com/NCDOT-Title-VI-Form

 

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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