U-6065: U.S. 17 / N.C. 172 Intersection Improvements
U-6065: U.S. 17 / N.C. 172 Intersection Improvements
Preliminary Engineering Activities for this project
have been suspended.
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to improve the intersections of U.S. 17 / N.C. 172 and U.S. 17 / Old Folkstone Road. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow along U.S. 17 and address safety concerns. Based on traffic analyses of future year (2040) conditions, the intersections of U.S. 17 at N.C. 172 and Old Folkstone Road would exceed capacity during peak hours and operate poorly in their current condition.
Public Involvement
A public meeting was held on Monday, July 29, 2019 to present project maps and receive public input.
PUBLIC MEETING |
DATE Monday, July 29, 2019 |
TIME 5-7 PM |
LOCATIONFolkstone Original Free Will Baptist Church133 Old Folkstone RoadHolly Ridge |
Public Meeting Maps:
PROJECT SCHEDULE |
July 2019 Public Meeting |
Winter 2019 Environmental Document |
Fall 2020 Begin Right of Way Acquisition |
Spring 2023 Begin Construction |
PROJECT FUNDINGFISCAL YEAR 2018-2027 STIP |
| RIght of Way $ 600,000 |
| Construction $3,400,000 |
Planning activities for this project are currently suspended. The schedule will be updated when project planning resumes.
Proposed Improvements
In order to address heavy directional traffic, proposed improvements include possibly converting U.S. 17 and N.C. 172 to a Continuous Green T-Intersection, implementing access control measures along U.S. 17 by redirecting left turns at the U.S. 17/Old Folkstone Road intersection, and adding a new connection between Old Folkstone Road and N.C. 172 (see Alternatives 1 & 2).
At the Continuous Green T-Intersection, the southbound thru-movement on the main arterial (U.S. 17) does not stop. As a result, stop and go delay associated with traffic signals for this particular movement are eliminated and more green time can be devoted to the other movements. These other movements will continue to use the traffic signal as normal and function the same as a typical T-intersection. Left turns from the side street (N.C. 172) will turn into a channelized lane in order to merge with the main thru-movement.
Benefits of a Continuous Green T-Intersection
- Reduced Delay at Intersection: free flow thru-movement allows additional time to be allotted to minor movements and reduces overall delay.
- Improved Safety: channelized left turns from side street reduce risk of angle crashes.
- Reduced Travel Time: reduced delay along the main arterial by eliminating stop and go conditions and delay associated with traffic signals.
