U-5751: NC 55 Extension - Fuquay-Varina
U-5751: NC 55 Extension - Fuquay-Varina
NCDOT is proposing to make improvements to the existing intersection of U.S. 401 and N.C. 55/N.C. 42 in Fuquay-Varina. This project will also extend N.C. 55 to Judd Parkway east of Stewart Street.
Fuquay-Varina is experiencing rapid commercial, residential and mixed-use growth. The project’s intent is to relieve existing and future traffic congestion by providing a more efficient connection to Judd Parkway. The proposed work would help improve traffic flow at the following intersections: U.S. 401 at N.C. 42/N.C. 55 and N.C. 55 at N.C. 42.
This site is intended to provide information needed to respond to the survey questions below.
For additional information on this project, please visit the NCDOT project page: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/nc-55-extension-fuquay-varina/
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Virtual Public Meeting
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Project Overview Video
This video provides information on the project. We encourage you to view the video and other information on this page prior to the public meeting
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Project Information
Three alternatives are being considered for the project. The alternatives are described here and can be viewed individually and commented on below.
- All Alternatives provide the same realignment of the N.C. 55/N.C. 42 connections to U.S. 401
- All Alternatives Cross U.S. 401 and the railroad in the same location
- All Alternatives connect to Judd Parkway just east of Stewart Street
- Alternatives 1 and 2 follow the same alignment from Judd Parkway to west of Sunset Lake Road
Alternative 1
The most northerly of the three alternatives
- Begins at Judd Parkway and travels east to Sunset Lake Road
- Continues, passing south of the Jones-Johnson Ballentine Historic District
- Turns and crosses the Railroad and U.S. 401 near Wilbur Jones Road
Alternative 2
The central alternative
- Begins at Judd Parkway and travels east to Sunset Lake Road
- Continues, passing north of Smith Farms—the residential area that is located on the west side of Sunset Lake Road
- Continues, passing on the north side of the Abiding Presence Lutheran Church property
- Turns and crosses the Railroad and U.S. 401 near Wilbur Jones Road
Alternative 3
The most southerly alignment
- Begins at Judd Parkway and travels east
- Connects to existing Products Road
- East of existing Products Road, continues to Sunset Lake Road
- Turns and crossed the Railroad and U.S. 401 near Wilbur Jones Road
Alternative Maps
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Alternative 1
- Map 1: Broad Street to Stewart Street
- Map 2: Stewart Street to U.S. 401 Connection
- Map 3: N.C. 55 / N.C. 42 Connection Same for all alternatives
Alternative 2
- Map 1: Broad Street to Stewart Street
- Map 2: Stewart Street to U.S. 401 Connection
- Map 3: N.C. 55 / N.C. 42 Connection Same for all alternatives
Alternative 3
Proposed Improvements to the existing U.S. 401/N.C. 55 and N.C. 55/N.C. 42 Intersections
N.C. 42 will be realigned beginning in the vicinity of N. Harrison Place Lane. The realigned N.C. 42 will travel southwesterly and connect to N.C. 55 at a new intersection located approximately 6-tenths of a mile south of the existing connection.
A connection between realigned N.C. 55 and U.S. 401 will be created approximately 1,000 feet southwest of the current N.C. 42/N.C. 55 connection.
Project Funding
This project is listed in the State Transportation Improvement Program for $82.8 million
Activity | Estimated Amount* |
Right of Way Acquisition | $ 39,150,000 |
Utilities | $ 2,620,000 |
Construction Cost | $ 68,300,000 |
Total Cost | $ 110,070,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change.
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting (Virtual) | Spring 2022 |
Selection of Preferred Alternative | Spring 2023 |
Environmental Document Complete | Fall 2023 |
Right of Way Acquisition | TBD |
Construction | TBD |
* Future dates are subject to change.
Comments:
NCDOT Accepts comments throughout all phases of project design and construction. The comment period for this phase of project development closed on April 22, 2022.
All comments will be taken into consideration as the project progresses.
All comments carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method
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Phone in a question or comment to: 984-205-6615 Project Code 6447
Project Contact
Rachelle Beauregard
NCDOT Project Management Unit
Project Manager
1582 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1582
Project Contact
Emily Love
HDR
Consultant Project Manager
555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 900
Raleigh, NC 27602
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