U-5934: I-885 Improvements-Durham
U-5934: I-885 Improvements-Durham
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing improvements to I-885 in Durham. Planning is underway to improve I-885between Interstate 40 (I-40) and N.C. 147 (Durham Freeway) in Durham County. This project is approximately 4.82 miles in length and is included in the current State Transportation Improvement Program as U-5934.
Study Area Map
I-885 is currently four lanes from I-40 to N.C. 147. This corridor serves as a major urban commuter route, linking I-40 to I-85 through downtown Durham. It is heavily traveled by local residents and daily commuters, suffering from heavy congestion during peak hours. The primary purpose of the project is to improve traffic operations on I-885 by addressing capacity deficiencies.
An environmental study called a Categorical Exclusion is being prepared to consider the environmental effects of the project. Design and traffic studies are underway and various alternatives are being evaluated for widening I-885 including widening to six lanes (three lanes in each direction) or eight lanes (four lanes in each direction). Development and evaluation of project alternatives include traffic studies and forecasts, crash data, community and natural resource data, as well as stakeholder and public input.
A feasibility study for this project was completed in March 2017, planning and design work for the project began in summer 2018, and scoping meetings for the project were held with state and federal resource and regulatory agencies and local staff in September 2018.
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
Utilitiy Relocation | $ 300,000 |
Construction | $142.3 Million |
Total Cost | $142.6 Million |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
Environmental Document | Summer 2026 |
Right of Way Acquisition Begins | Fall 2027 |
Award for Construction | Spring 2030 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number or by USPS mail at the address shown below.:
i-885-improvements-durham@publicinput.com
or call
984-205-6615 and enter code 4953 to leave a message
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Andrew Folz
Project Manager
NCDOT Project Management Team
1595 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1595
If you have questions or comments, please email:
I-885-Improvements-Durham@publicinput.com
or call the project hotline at 984-205-6615 and enter code 4953 to leave a message
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