HL-0033: Airport Blvd Extension - Morrisville
HL-0033: Airport Blvd Extension - Morrisville
The NC 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.
Study Area Map:
The Study Area refers to the area in which Environmental Studies will be performed for this project. (Phase 1, Phase 2)
Virtual Public Meeting
Airport Blvd Extension
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 7:00 PM (EDT)
Below is a video of the presentation made at this meeting and includes Questions and Comments received during the meeting.
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Responses to Questions and Comments received during the Virutal Public Meeting are available here
Project Video
This video provides information on the project. We encourage you to view the video and other information on this page prior to the public meeting.
Project Information
The Town of Morrisville is proposing to extend Airport Boulevard from its existing terminus at Garden Square Lane to its existing terminus at N.C. 54 (Chapel Hill Road), a distance of approximately 0.8 miles.
The purpose of the proposed project is to improve overall multi-modal traffic mobility on the local roadway network and to enhance connectivity between Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road. The project begins and ends at established roadways and would improve connectivity of the local roadway network, providing an alternative, direct route between Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road. By filling a gap in the Airport Boulevard corridor, connectivity to Research Triangle Park, Interstate 40, and RDU International Airport is improved.
Although an environmental study is being completed for the entire length of the project, the project is being developed in two phases.
Phase 1 - Garden Square Lane to Church Street Funded
Phase 2 - Church Street to N.C. 54/Chapel Hill Road Currently Unfunded
The proposed roadway through the entire project would consist of:
Two 12-foot lanes in each direction
A 20-foot raised median
5-foot sidewalks on the north side
A 10-foot multi-use path on the south side
A posted speed limit of 45 mph
The project is being developed with federal funds and will meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.
Project Typical Sections and Maps
Typical Roadway Sections
Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 1 Project 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
This project is listed in the State Transportation Improvement Program as project HL-0033. The Town oF Morrisville has received federal funding for construction of Phase 1 through CAMPO, as part of the Locally Administered Projects Program.
Activity | Estimated Amount* |
| Phase 1 - Right-of-Way Acquisition | $ 2,200,000 |
| Phase 1 - Construction Costs | $ 10,600,000 |
| Phase 1 Total Cost | $ 12,800,000 |
| Phase 2 | Unfunded at this time |
* 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 |
Project Awarded for Construction | October 2024 |
Phase 2 | TBD after funding |
* Future dates are subject to change.
Comments:
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project design and construction. Comments included in planning activities for this phase of the project were submitted by May 14, 2021.
All comments will be taken into consideration as the project progresses.
All comments carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method
Project Contact
Zahid Baloch, P.E.
NCDOT Highway Division 5
Project Manager
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Project Contact
Brian Eason, PE
H.W. Lochner, Inc
Consultant Project Manager
2840 Plaza Place #202
Raleigh, NC 27612
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