R-5857: U.S. 17 Intersection Improvements near Shallotte
R-5857: U.S. 17 Intersection Improvements near Shallotte
Preliminary Engineering Activities for this project
have been suspended.
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes intersection improvements at the intersection of U.S. 17 at U.S. 17 Business (Main Street)/Frontage Road N.W., north of Shallotte, and at U.S. 17 at U.S. 17 Business (Main Street)/Old Shallotte Road (S.R. 1316), south of Shallotte. The primary purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow at the intersections.
Vicinity Map:
Project Overview:
NCDOT proposes to construct a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) on U.S. 17 at two intersections near Shallotte. The designs have been developed to reduce the number of conflict points where a crash can occur, and simplify how traffic moves through the intersections.
RCI of U.S. 17 at Main Street/Frontage Road N.W.:
Drivers on U.S. 17 will follow their usual path
Raised medians will redirect drivers on Main Street/Frontage Road N.W. to turn right onto U.S. 17.
To go the other direction on U.S. 17, or to cross the highway, drivers will pull into a dedicated lane to make a U-turn.
The existing traffic signal would be removed.
RCI of U.S. 17 at Main Street/Old Shallotte Road:
Drivers on U.S. 17 will follow their usual path
Raised medians will redirect drivers on Main Street/Old Shallotte Road to turn right onto U.S. 17.
To go the other direction on U.S. 17, or to cross the highway, drivers will pull into a dedicated lane to make a U-turn.
The existing traffic signal would be removed
Additional modifications of the intersection include:
Wildwood Street N.W. will be realigned to connect to Old Shallotte Road further away from the intersection.
East Coast Lane will be realigned to connect to the realigned Wildwood Street N.W.
Public Involvement
A public meeting was held on Monday, June 24, 2019.
The public comment period closed on July 24, 2019. All comments have been taken into consideration.
Public Meeting Maps
Intersection of U.S. 17 at Main Street/Frontage Road N.W.
Intersection of U.S. 17 at Main Street/Old Shallotte Road
Project Comments:
Project Funding:
| Estimated Amount* |
Project Development & Design | $ 800,000 |
Utilities | $ 200,000 |
Right-of-Way | $ 840,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 4,368,000 |
Total Cost | $ 6,208,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
| Activity | Date* |
Begin Project Planning & Development of Designs | January 2019 |
Public Meeting | June 24, 2019 |
Complete Environmental Documentation | February 2020 |
Righ-of-Way Begins | April 2020 |
Construction Begins | June 2022 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change