I-5987: I-95 Widening - Robeson & Cumberland Counties
I-5987: I-95 Widening - Robeson & Cumberland Counties
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen 18.7 miles of I-95 from south of U.S. 301 (Exit 22) in Robeson County to north of S.R. 1732 (Parkton Tobemory Road) in Robeson County. The widening will add two travel lanes in each direction and increase the total number of lanes on this section of I-95 from four to eight. Although most of the planned construction will occur between Exit 22 in Robeson County and Exit 40 in Cumberland County, some work could possibly occur beyond those interchanges to provide a transition back to the existing highway.
As part of the project, NCDOT is evaluating the need to reconfigure interchanges, replace overpass bridges and raise bridge crossings over streams to help prevent future flooding. Much of the proposed widening along the interstate is anticipated to occur within the existing NCDOT right of way.
The purpose of the proposed widening project is to increase the capacity of the roadway which will improve the flow of traffic and lessen delays from congestion. The improvements will be required to accommodate projected future traffic volumes and ensure the highway operates at an acceptable level of traffic service, particularly during peak hours. Traffic volumes along the I-95 corridor are expected to increase considerably by 2040, creating conditions in which operations degrade and average travel speeds are below the posted speed limit.
Interactive Vicinity Map
Project Update
Since the 2019 public meetings, Map 5: Cedar Grove Church Road, Great Marsh Church Road & N.C. 20/Broad Street (Exit 31) has been modified to include the below changes to Oak Ridge Road.
NCDOT is proposing to build a new service road, which includes widening and paving of Oak Ridge Road and extending that road onto a new location at the southwest quadrant of the I-95/N.C. 20 interchange (Exit 31 - Map 5). The reconstruction of Oak Ridge Road is needed to accommodate the new realignment of the southbound entrance ramp and proposed roundabout at the Exit 31 interchange while maintaining access to an existing cellular tower and residential property.
The new service road would:
Utilize existing unpaved segments of Oak Ridge Road and Piper Road
Include a road section on new location
The reconstruction of Oak Ridge Road would include:
Two 12-foot paved travel lanes with four-foot shoulder within a 60-foot right of way
The proposed Oak Ridge Road alignment was selected to minimize impacts to homes, businesses, and Oak Ridge Cemetery. It is anticipated that no grave sites will be affected by the proposed service road relocation. The relocation of Oak Ridge Road will also not result in additional impacts to jurisdictional stream, wetland, or pond features.
Download/View All Project Maps
- Map 1: N.C. 211/N. Roberts Avenue (Exit 20), Dawn Drive, Kahn Drive & U.S. 301/Fayetteville Road (Exit 22)
- Map 2: Powersville Road & the NCDOT Weigh Station
- Map 3: U.S. 301 (Exit 25), Russ Road & Bucket Road
- Map 4: McDuffie Crossing Road
- Map 5: Cedar Grove Church Road, Great Marsh Church Road & N.C. 20/Broad Street (Exit 31)
- Map 6: U.S. 301 (Exit 33) & Oakland Road
- Map 7: McRainey Road
- Map 8: Parkton Tobermory Road, Buckhorn Road, Future Fayetteville Outer Loop & Green Springs Road
- Map 9: Roslin Farm Road, Braxton Road & I-95 Business/U.S. 301 (Exit 40)
A video explaining how to read a public hearing or meeting map can be viewed below. The video contains information on colors used and symbology.
Project Funding
| Right of Way | Construction |
|---|---|---|
I-5987A | $3,395,000 | $249,500,000 |
I-5987B | $3,581,000 | $283,000,000 |
Total | $6,976,000 | $532,500,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Public Meetings | Summer 2019 |
Final Environmental Document | Fall 2019 |
Right-of-Way | May 2021 |
Construction | Fall 2022 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
Due to Covid-19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings until further notice.
Project Email Address: I95-exit22-exit40@publicinput.com
Project Phone Number: 984-205-6615 Access Code: 8633
Do you have any comments or questions regarding the proposed modifications to Oak Ridge Road on Map 5: Cedar Grove Church Road, Great Marsh Church Road & N.C. 20/Broad Street (Exit 31)?
Project Contact
Craig Freeman, P.E.
NCDOT Highway Division 6
P.O. Box 1150
Fayetteville, NC 28302
I95-exit22-exit40@publicinput.com
984-205-6615 code 8633
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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
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