Interactive Project Study Area Map

This map is for reference only and is a representation of the general project area.

Open House Public Meeting

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March 27, 2025

The Maxwell Center

3114 Wayne Memorial Drive

 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 improve Wayne Memorial Drive (S.R. 1556) from Country Day Road to New Hope Road (S.R. 1003) in Goldsboro, Wayne County. The project is 1.1 miles long. 

• The unsignalized intersections along the project will be converted to reduced conflict intersections.

• The proposed typical section (see below) includes four 12-foot lanes with curb and gutter, a raised median, 5-foot bicycle lanes on both sides, and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides.

• Two U-turn bulbs are proposed - just north of Cox Boulevard and south of New Hope Road.

The purpose of the project is to improve traffic operations and mobility along the corridor. 

What Is a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI)? 

A reduced conflict intersection ​is a general term used to describe several types of designs that can be used to improve safety and traffic flow on a highway.  There are variations to the designs, but they all function the same by reducing by almost half the number of potential locations, o​​r conflict points, where drivers can collide. Raised medians direct traffic from the side road into turning right. When there is a safe opening in traffic, drivers enter the flow of traffic on the main route. To go the other direction, or cross the highway, they pull into a dedicated lane – typically les​s than 1,000 feet away – ​and make a U-turn.

Watch a video about how Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCI's) work

Project Map

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

Typical Section

Wayne Memorial Drive between intersections

Project Funding:

        *costs are subject to change. 

Project Timeline:

         * Future dates subject to change. 

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 April 14, 2025.

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

Email: waynememorialdr@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 512-580-8850     enter project code 7576  to leave a message 

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Donald "Chad" Edge

Project Engineer

NCDOT Highway Division 4

PO Box 3165

Wilson, NC  27895

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Will Moody

Consultant Project Engineer

HDR

555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 900

Raleigh, NC  27601

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

English                                                                     Spanish

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