U-5748: U.S. 401 at Perry Creek
U-5748: U.S. 401 at Perry Creek
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Project Overview
With U.S. 401 being an important link between Fayetteville, Lillington and Raleigh and the population increasing in the area, traffic conditions will only get worse intersections are not improved to handle the increased traffic demands.
Approximately 59,800 vehicles pass through the intersection at Ligon Mill Road/Mitchell Mill Road every day, resulting in delays and congestion. By 2040, traffic will increase to approximately 93,200 vehicles per day. At th eintersection at Perry Creek road and U.S. 401 currently 55,000 vehicles pass through the intersection daily with approximately 93,200 anticipated by 2040. Due to the increase in traffic at the intersection of U.S. 401 and Perry Creek, U-5748 is being expanded to include improvements to the intersection.
As Development occurs along, and adjacent to U.S. 401, traffic is rapidly increasing and roadway improvements are needed to manage this increased traffic. Currently, NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Project U-5748 proposes to provide improvements at U.S. 401 and Ligon Mill Road/Mitchell Mill Road. This project includes improvements along U.S. 401 from just south of Ligon Mill Road to Forestville Road as well as at the intersection. A map of the improvements proposed as part of U-5748 at Ligon Mill Road/Mitchell Mill Road can be viewed here.
The proposed improvements at Perry Creek Road include conversion to a Reduced Conflict Intersection with U-turn areas located either side of the intersection. A map of the proposed improvements can be viewed below.
History
In December 2018 NCDOT held a meeting to provide information on Project U-5748. There were multiple alternatives presented and in early 2019, Alternative 7 (Continuous Flow Intersection at Mitchell Mill Road and realignment of Ligon Mill Road to create a "T" intersection north of the existing location) was selected.
As improvements to the Ligon Mill/Mitchell Mill intersection are completed, traffic will no longer be metered and without some improvements the Perry Creek intersection, traffic will begin to back up into the project area. The Perry Creek improvements are necessary to enhance the functionality of the project.
Project Funding | Estimated Perry Creek Road Costs* | Estimated Total Project Costs* |
Right of Way | $ 497,500 | $ 2,636,500 |
Construction | $ 5,300,000 | $ 34,700,000 |
Total Cost |
| $ 37,336,500 |
*Estimated costs are submect to change. Vased on currently adopted N.C. State Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Schedule | Date* |
Approved Designs | 2022 |
Right of Way Acquisition | 2022 |
Begin Construction | 2023 |
End Construction | 2025 |
*Future dates are preliminary and subject to change.
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Project Comments
Due to Covid-19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings until further notice.
The public is encouraged to leave any questions or comments using this website or the project email or phone number.
Project Email: [email protected]
Project Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code
To be included in this phase of project development, comments should be submitted by January 21, 2022.