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 resumed.
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to improve the U.S. 17/N.C. 172 and U.S. 17/Old Folkstone Road intersections. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow along U.S. 17 and specifically address local safety concerns at both intersections with U.S. 17. 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.
Project Highlights
The current project grew out of a smaller safety project at U.S. 17/N.C. 172.
In order to address heavy directional traffic, proposed improvements include converting U.S. 17 /N.C. 172 intersection to a Continuous Green T-intersection configuration, implement access control measures along U.S. 17 by redirecting left turns at the U.S. 17/Old Folkstone Road intersection, and adding a new connector roadway between Old Folkstone Road and N.C. 172.
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 southbound movement is eliminated and more green time can be devoted to the other movements. The 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.
Two alternatives were shown to the public at the July 2019 Public Meeting. Alternatives 1 and 2 include the continuous Green T-intersection improvements at U.S. 17/N.C. 172 and also include a connector roadway between Old Folkstone Road and N.C. 172. They differ in the location of the tie-ins to both existing roadways.
Public Involvement
A public meeting was held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Folkstone Original Baptist Church to present project maps and receive public input.
Public Meeting Maps and Handout from the July 29, 2019 meeting.
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 $6,800,000 |
| Total Cost $7,400,000 |
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.
Comments/Questions
The comment period for the concepts presented at the July 20, 2019 public meeting has closed.
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NCDOT accepts comments and questions on projects throughout the planning and development process.
Any additional comments or questions may be submitted via:
U.S. Mail to the Project Manager listed at the bottom of this page;
email to [email protected]; or by phone at 984-205-6615 project code 4802
All comments received carry equal weight, regardless of submission method.
All comments will be reviewed and suggestions/recommendations incorporated into designs where feasible.
Project Contact Information
Krista Kimmel, PE
NCDOT
Project Engineer
5501 Barbados Blvd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
984-205-6611 project code: 4802
Charles R. Cox, PE
RS&H Engineers
Raleigh Office Leader/Project Manager
8521 Six Forks Road Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27615
984-205-6611 project code: 4802
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.