R-5814: U.S. 258 Widening
R-5814: U.S. 258 Widening
Preliminary Engineering Activities for this project
have been suspended.
PROJECT OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen U.S. 258 from approximately 0.5 mile south of Browntown Road (S.R. 1101) to N.C. 148 (C.F. Harvey Parkway) in Greene and Lenoir Counties to a four-lane median divided roadway.
Once complete, the project will help improve safety for the traveling public, as well as improve regional connectivity for passenger vehicles and truck freight.
Vicinity Map:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Proposed work includes widening U.S. 258 – with two through lanes in each direction divided by a median.
PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE SELECTED
Alternative 3 has been selected as the preferred alternative
Alternative 3 Map 1 - N.C. 148 to AM Phillips Road
Alternative 3 Map 2 - AM Phillips Road to north of Institute Road
Alternative 3 Map 3 - Institute Road to north of Bright Road
PROJECT HISTORY
The project was proposed in the Kinston Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which was adopted by NCDOT in March 2011. It was also proposed in the 2012 Greene County Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which was adopted by NCDOT in July 2012. The project was scored in SPOT 4.0 as a Division Needs Project with a 25.29 out of 50. The project was then listed in the State Transportation Improvement Plan as R-5814.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold public meetings during the planning process to present design concepts and get feedback on the project.
Project information and public meeting materials will be posted here as they become available.
Alternative 1 Map 1 - N.C. 148 to AM Phillips Road
Alternative 1 Map 2 - AM Phillips Road to north of Institute Road
Alternative 1 Map 3 - Institute Road to north of Bright Road
Alternative 2 Map 1 - N.C. 148 to AM Phillips Road
Alternative 2 Map 2 - AM Phillips Road to north of Institute Road
Alternative 2 Map 3 - Institute Road to north of Bright Road
Alternative 3 Map 1 - N.C. 148 to AM Phillips Road
Alternative 3 Map 2 - AM Phillips Road to north of Institute Road
Alternative 3 Map 3 - Institute Road to north of Bright Road
PROJECT FUNDING
Based on results of NCDOT’s funding formula, the U.S. 258 widening project is listed as Project R-5814 in the current State Transportation Improvement Program and is funded for approximately $47 million.
| Estimated Amount* |
Utilities | $ 1,800,000 |
Property Acquisition | $ 15,715,000 |
Construction Costs | $ 29,490,000 |
Total Cost | $ 47,005,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Milestone | Date* |
State Environmental Document | 2019 |
Right of way acquisition begins | May 2029 |
Construction begins | January 2040 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Hon Yeung, PE |
Project Engineer |
NCDOT Division 2 |
P.O. Box 1587 |
Greenville, NC 27835 |
252-439-2827 |
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
Last updated- January 22 2026