P-5740: Wilmington "Beltline" Improvements
P-5740: Wilmington "Beltline" Improvements
The project proposes improvements to approximately 13 miles of the CSX SE Rail Line (the "Beltline") from CSX Davis Yard in Navassa to S. Second Street in Wilmington, Brunswick, and New Hanover counties.
Proposed improvements include:
Tie and track rehabilitation
Curve realignments & upgrades to switch operations
Improvements to existing highway grade crossings including selected closures, signal upgrades, and crossing surface improvements
The primary purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and safety at the railroad/highway crossings and to increase the efficiency of the rail.
Vicinity Map:
Public Involvement
Public Meeting #1:
A public meeting was held on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 to present project maps and receive public input.
February 24, 2020 St. Andrew-Covenant Presbyterian Church 1416 Market St, Wilmington |
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Public Meeting #2:
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 to present project maps and receive public input.
February 25, 2020 Rachel Freeman School of Engineering 2601 Princess Place Dr, Wilmington |
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Public Meeting Maps
Project Funding:
This project is listed as Project No. P-5740 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is funded for $41.4 million.
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $ 600,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 40,800,000 |
Total Costs | $ 41,400,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on NCDOT STIP.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Environmental Document (CE) | FY 2020 |
Public Meeting | February 2020 |
Right-of-Way | FY 2021 |
Construction | FY 2022-2023 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments:
The public comment period has ended.