Project updates & information
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.
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.
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, final connection from New Bern to the Havelock Bypass from the projects above.
NC 43 Connector Anticipated start in Fall 2025
NCDOT is proposing to construct the final phase of NC 43 between US 17 and the existing NC 43, south of US 70/US 17 in Craven County. It will be constructed as a four lane divided highway with a grass median.
Roundabout at NC 55/ US 17/ MLK/ Broad street Anticipated start in Fall 2025
NCDOT is updating its long-range transportation plan to help guide North Carolina’s future transportation policies and investments. The plan provides a 30-year transportation blueprint for the state. To develop the plan, NCDOT conducted a two-year, multi-phased study that examined all aspects of NC’s transportation system, collected data and information about its performance and anticipated challenges in the future and engaged the public to capture thoughts and ideas about the biggest challenges in the future.
The NC FIRST Commission submitted its final report to former Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette on Jan. 8, 2021. The report includes a recommendation for an additional investment of at least $20 billion over the next ten years. The report includes a series of revenue and finance options that will modernize and diversify how transportation is funded.
Members of the NC FIRST Commission were tasked with evaluating North Carolina’s current and future transportation investment needs and advising the secretary of new or better ways to ensure that critical financial resources are available in the future.