BR-0021: N.C. 48 over Roanoke River - Halifax & Northampton
BR-0021: N.C. 48 over Roanoke River - Halifax & Northampton
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the bridge on N.C. 48 over the Roanoke River in Halifax and Northampton Counties.
The existing bridge will remain open during construction and will be used as an on-site detour. Construction is anticipated to last up to 24 months.
Interactive Study Area Map
Project Design
The new bridge will:
Be constructed on new alignment to the east of the current bridge
Include two 12-foot travel lanes with 8-foot shoulders
Include two truck access routes at the N.C. 48 and Roanoke Avenue Extension intersection which will improve sidewalk and traffic operations
The Gaston Boating Access Area will remain in service once construction is completed
Project Funding
Cost* | |
|---|---|
Construction Total | $17,500,000 |
* Costs are preliminary and subject to change
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Project Postcard | October 2021 |
Environmental Document | Fall 2022 |
Right-of -Way | Winter 2023 |
Construction | Winter 2025 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
The comment period is now closed.
Project Contact
Kristy Alford, PE
NCDOT Structures Management Unit
1581 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1581
NC48-RoanokeRiver@publicinput.com
984-205-6615 code 4097
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