US 70 Improvements in James City Anticipated completion in Spring 2027

• Construction is underway to improve traffic on a 5.1-mile stretch of U.S. 70 from east of Thurman Road to the Neuse River Bridge in James City. The project will convert the conventional intersections, which include traffic signals, at Williams, Airport, Grantham and Thurman roads and Taberna Way in James City into interchanges by taking U.S. 70 over these cross streets and providing access via ramps. These five intersections will become new highway exits for the future Interstate 42.​ STIP ID: U-5713, R-5777A, R-5777B

Havelock Bypass Anticipated completion in Summer 2026

• Construction is underway to build a bypass on the southwest side of Havelock and U.S. 70 beginning north of the Havelock city limit and extending south approximately 10 miles to just south of the Craven-Carteret county line. The Havelock Bypass will be a four-lane, median-divided highway that will provide a high-speed alternative to using U.S. 70 through Havelock, which is hampered by numerous traffic signals at intersecting side streets. STIP ID: R-1015

Section C Anticipated completion in Summer 2028

• Construction is underway to connect the continuing the efforts of upgrading US 70 to interstate standards. This segment is a 6 mile stretch and final connection from New Bern to the Havelock Bypass. STIP ID: R-5777C

NC 43 Connector Anticipated completion in Fall 2028

• Construction is underway for the final phase of NC 43 between US 17 and the existing NC 43, south of US 70/US 17 in Craven County. The project will construct of a four-lane, median divided roadway, widen existing roadway and install signalized intersections in addition to improvements on US 17 Business (Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd). STIP ID: R-4463A

Proposed projects not yet started

U-5993 : NC 55 / US 17 BUS Roundabout

R-2513A & R-3403B : US 17 Widening

Intersection Improvement at Hotel Dr. and US 17 BUS

Installing sidewalk from College Ct. to Greenbrier Pkwy.