Interactive Study Area Map

Open House Public Meeting

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June 9, 2026

Garner Town Hall

900 7th Avenue

 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm   

No formal presentation will be made

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Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the Bridge on Vandora Springs Road (S.R. 2713) over U.S. 70 in the Town of Garner.

The proposed project is needed to provide a safer, more durable structure that will enhance traffic flow and reliability of the transportation network. The project will also improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. The existing bridge was built in 1962.

The proposed new bridge will include:

• Four 12-foot travel lanes
• A 14-foot shared-use path on the west side
• A 5-foot-6-inch sidewalk on the east side

The proposed bridge will accommodate the future expansion of U.S. 70.

Vandora Springs Road will remain open during construction, using an on-site detour (temporary bridge to maintain traffic on Vandora Springs Road).

There will be temporary and permanent access changes to the Vandora Springs Road interchange with U.S. 70.

Temporary Access Change to the Interchange

During construction, which is expected to last 2 to 3 years:

• the on-ramps to U.S. 70 will be temporarily closed
• an on-site detour will be in use throughout the duration of construction, for maintenance of traffic across the bridge
• the U.S. 70 off-ramps to Vandora Springs Road will remain open 

Permanent Access Change to the Interchange

The U.S. 70 eastbound off-ramp to Vandora Springs Road will be realigned to meet the U.S. 70 eastbound on-ramp from Vandora Springs Road. This will require closure of the 5th Avenue intersection with Vandora Springs Road.

Project Map for proposed bridge replacement on Vandora Springs Road

To view or download the project map, click on the map below 

Bridge Typical Section

Roadway Typical Section

Project Funding

*Estimated costs subject to change

Project Timeline 

*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 July 1, 2026

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

Email: vandoraspringsrd-us70@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 984-205-6615  enter project code 6509

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Martha Hodge, AICP, PMP

NCDOT Project Management Unit

Project Manager

1582 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1582

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Ben Stormer, PE

Consultant Project Manager

Dewberry

2610 Wycliff Road, Suite 410

Raleigh, NC 27607-3073

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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Web site last updated 5-14-2026