HL-0033: Airport Blvd Extension - Morrisville
HL-0033: Airport Blvd Extension - Morrisville
The N.C. Department of Transportation is conducting planning and design activities for the Extension of Airport Boulevard between Garden Square Lane and Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville.
Phase 1 Construction Underway
Phase 1 of the Airport Boulevard Extension Project is now under construction between Garden Square Lane and Church Street in Morrisville. The project will improve local roadway connectivity and transportation mobility, with the full corridor planned to extend Airport Boulevard between Garden Square Lane and N.C. 54 (Chapel Hill Road).
Construction on Phase 1 of the Airport Boulevard Extension Project was awarded to Sunrock Industries LLC in February 2026 and is anticipated to continue through November 2028. This project will extend Airport Boulevard between Garden Square Lane and Church Street, improving connectivity and transportation mobility in Morrisville. The project is being constructed in partnership with the Town of Morrisville.
Project Study Area
Virtual Public Meeting
Below is a video of the presentation made at the April 20, 2021 Virtual Public Meeting. This video includes Questions and Comments received during the meeting.
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Responses to Questions and Comments received during the Virtual Public Meeting are available here.
Stay Informed
This project page serves as the official source for verified information about construction activities, traffic impacts, schedule updates, and project announcements. Residents, businesses, and travelers are encouraged to sign up through PublicInput.com for project updates by email and/or text message and to check this page for current project information. Project notifications will also be shared through Nextdoor, when appropriate, to help reach nearby communities.
Project Updates and Questions
Project Email: Airport-Blvd-Extension@publicinput.com
Project Hotline: 984-205-6615 (Code 9809)
Current Construction Status
Current Activities
Construction activities are underway for Phase 1 of the Airport Boulevard Extension between Garden Square Lane and Church Street.
Current and upcoming work activities may be posted here as construction progresses and as information becomes available and is confirmed. Updates will also be shared by text and email through PublicInput.com and through Nextdoor social media app.
Potential update topics may include:
- Utility relocation activities
- Earthwork and grading operations
- Drainage installation
- Roadway construction
- Traffic control changes
- Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations
- Schedule milestones
Construction schedules may change due to weather, field conditions, utility coordination, permitting requirements, or other operational factors.
Traffic and Access Information
As construction progresses, temporary traffic pattern changes may be necessary to safely complete the work. Traffic and access updates will be shared by email and/or text through PublicInput.com and through Nextdoor as information becomes available and is confirmed.
Potential topics may include:
- Lane closures and lane shifts
- Temporary traffic pattern changes
- Intersection impacts
- Sidewalk or multi-use path impacts
- Access modifications
- Detour information
- Night or weekend work notices
Travelers, nearby residents, and businesses are encouraged to sign up through PublicInput.com to receive traffic and access updates by email and text message, check this page regularly for the latest verified project information, and watch for project notifications shared through Nextdoor when appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Airport Boulevard Extension Project will extend Airport Boulevard from its existing terminus at Garden Square Lane to its existing terminus at N.C. 54 (Chapel Hill Road), improving roadway connectivity within Morrisville.
The overall project is being developed in two phases:
- Phase 1: Garden Square Lane to Church Street (Funded and Under Construction)
- Phase 2: Church Street to N.C. 54/Chapel Hill Road (Currently Unfunded)
Phase 1 construction activities are underway. Construction updates and milestones will be posted to this page as work progresses and information is confirmed.
Construction activities will continue through a series of phases that may include utility work, grading, drainage installation, roadway construction, and final project completion. Future updates may provide additional details about upcoming work activities as information becomes available and is confirmed.
Traffic impacts may occur throughout construction. Advance notice will be provided when major traffic pattern changes, lane closures, or access modifications are planned and confirmed.
NCDOT and project partners are coordinating on activities that could affect school transportation, crossings, and campus access with Wake County Public Schools.
NCDOT is responsible for managing the highway project and providing verified information about construction activities, traffic control, and project scheduling. The Town of Morrisville is partnering with NCDOT to help share project information. School transportation and campus operating information will be communicated by the school or school system, as appropriate. Project partners are coordinating to provide consistent and timely information to the public.
Residents, businesses, and travelers are encouraged to sign up through PublicInput.com to receive project updates by email or text message and to monitor this page, which serves as the official source for verified project information. Project notifications may also be shared through Nextdoor to help reach nearby communities.
Project Overview
The purpose of the Airport Boulevard Extension Project is to improve overall multi-modal mobility within the local transportation network and enhance connectivity between Davis Drive and N.C. 54 (Chapel Hill Road).
By completing a missing segment of the Airport Boulevard corridor, the project will provide a direct route between Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road while improving access to Research Triangle Park, Interstate 40, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The completed corridor is proposed to include:
- Two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction
- A 20-foot raised median
- A 5-foot sidewalk on the north side
- A 10-foot multi-use path on the south side
- A posted speed limit of 45 mph
Although environmental studies have been completed for the full corridor, the project is being delivered in two phases based on available funding.
Project Typical Sections and Maps
Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 1, Map
Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 2, Alternative 1 Map
Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 2, Alternative 2 Map
To view or download the handout which contains information on the project, click here.
Project History
The adopted planning document for the project area, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, identifies the extension of Airport Boulevard from Garden Square Lane to N.C. 54 as a 2035 horizon year project. The Town of Morrisville has received funding for Phase 1 of the project from CAMPO as part of the Locally Administered Projects Program for State Fiscal Year 2022. The Town has entered into an agreement with NCDOT Highway Division 5 to manage planning and design for Phase 1 of the project. Phase 2 is currently unfunded.
Project Funding
Activity | Estimated Cost* |
| Phase 1 - Right-of-Way and Utilities | $ 3.315 Million |
| Phase 1 - Construction Costs | $ 10.000 Million |
| Phase 1 Total Cost | $ 13.315 Million |
| Phase 2 | Currently unfunded |
* Estimated costs are subject to change.
Project Timeline:
Phase 1 Milestone | Date* |
Virtual Public Information Meeting | April 20, 2021 |
Right of Way Plans Complete | January 2022 |
Phase 1 - Project Award for Construction | February 2026 |
| Phase 1 - Construction Completion (Anticipated) | November 2028 |
Phase 2 - Project Award for Construction | TBD after funding |
* Future dates are subject to change.
Project Comments:
Questions and comments are welcome throughout construction. Please contact the project team through the project email or hotline listed below or the comment box below.
Project feedback and questions help the team communicate effectively with residents, businesses, travelers, and school families.
Project Email: Airport-Blvd-Extension@publicinput.com
Project Hotline: 984-205-6615 (enter code 9809 to leave a message)
Project Contact Information
Kyrillos Helmy, EI
NCDOT Highway Division 5
Project Manager
1573 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1573
Project Contact Information
Brian Eason, PE
EGIS Group
Consultant Project Manager
2840 Plaza Place #202
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Title VI Feedback
To ensure we’re hearing from a broad set of voices, would you be willing to share (completely anonymously) some information about yourself?
If so, please click here https://publicinput.com/NCDOT-Title-VI-Form
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
Page last updated: August 19 2026
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