I-5970: I-440 - Capital Boulevard Interchange
I-5970: I-440 - Capital Boulevard Interchange
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to reconfigure the interchange on I-440 at Capital Boulevard in northeast Raleigh. Improvements are also being considered along Capital Boulevard between the interchange and Brentwood Road. The interchange area is often congested today, with traffic backing up onto I-440 and through adjacent intersections on Capital Boulevard. Traffic operations are anticipated to worsen as volumes increase.
The planning and design phase of this project began in Summer 2018. The NCDOT design team is coordinating with the Capital Boulevard North Corridor Study, currently underway by the City of Raleigh. More information on the Corridor Study can be found here: Capital Boulevard North.
The NCDOT interchange project recommendations will be informed by the findings of the Corridor Study.
This project will be reprioritized for funding in the next State Transportation Improvement Program. A schedule for right of way, utilities and/or construction has not been finalized at this time. However, preliminary engineering activities (design, planning, studies) needed for project development are underway.
Vicinity Map:
Step 1
Project Funding
Milestone | Date* |
Project Development & Design | $ 200,000 |
Property Acquisition | $ 32,200,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 99,000,000 |
Total Costs | $ 131,400,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change.
Project Milestones
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting | Summer 2020 |
Environmental Document | Spring 2021 |
Final Designs | Fall 2022 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins | TBD |
Construction Begins | TBD |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change.
Proposed Project Vicinity Map
Project Contact
Elmo Vance
NCDOT Project Manager
NCDOT Project Management Unit
1595 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1595
919-707-6048
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Comments may be submitted on this page, via phone, email (I-440-Capital-Blvd@publicinput.com), or U.S. Mail to the Project Manager listed above, or at any meeting.
All comments received carry equal weight, regardless of submission method.
All comments will be reviewed and suggestions/recommendations
incorporated into designs where feasible.
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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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