HL-0008C: N.C. 50 at Timber Drive
HL-0008C: N.C. 50 at Timber Drive
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to upgrade N.C. 50 (Benson Road) north of Timber Drive in Garner.
Project Overview
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Project No. HL-0008C proposes extending an existing right turn lane on northbound N.C. 50 (Benson Road). The project begins at the commercial driveway for the State Employees Credit Union, north of Timber Drive, and connects to the existing right turn lane beginning just south of New Rand Extension, a distance of approximately 300 feet. A sidewalk will also be added on the east side of N.C. 50 between Timber Drive and New Rand Extension.
In 2019, NCDOT recorded an Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) volume of 15,000 vehicles per day (vpd) on N.C. 50 north of Timber Drive and 20,500 vpd south of Timber Drive. The existing intersection of N.C. 50 and Timber Drive experiences congestion due to a bottleneck in the project area, north of the intersection along N.C. 50.
An AADT of 15,000 cannot be supported on a two-lane road without causing delays. Connecting these turn lanes will provide a second northbound lane on N.C. 50 between Timber Drive and New Rand Extension, which will reduce traffic queues on N.C. 50.
Construction
HL-0008C was awarded for Construction on April 23, 2025. Both this project and project HL-0008H (Lake Wheeler Road at Simpkins Road) were awarded under the same Contract to Barnhill Contracting Company. Construction began in June 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2026.
History
The Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) law includes a provision for a funding allocation to local governments based on funding contributed by the local government to transportation projects or revenue from tolling. This bonus allocation can be used to fund the construction of other eligible highway projects.
Early in 2020, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) received notice from NCDOT that there would be a bonus allocation to CAMPO from the N.C. 540 (toll road) project. This project, on N.C. 50, was one of several selected by CAMPO for the bonus allocation funding. NCDOT began project development work for the project in early 2021.
Construction
HL-0008C was awarded for Construction on April 23, 2025. Both this project and project HL-0008H (Lake Wheeler Road at Simpkins Road) were awarded under the same Contract to Barnhill Contracting Company for a total award of $1,938,091.85. Construction began in June 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2026.
Project Funding:
| Estimated Amount* |
|---|---|
| Project Development & Design | $ 115,000 |
Right-of-Way | $ 140,000 |
Construction | $ 2,250,000 |
Total Cost | $2,505,000 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted N.C. State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Approved Designs | Early 2022 |
Right of Way Acquisition | June 2022 |
Begin Construction | June 2025 |
End Construction | November 2026 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
The public is encouraged to leave any questions or comments using this website or the project email or phone number.
Project Email: NC50-Timber@publicinput.com
Project Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 4805
Project Contact:
Kyrillos Helmy, EI
NCDOT Division 5
Assistant Project Engineer
1573 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1573
Project Contact:
Anna L. Zeyfang
NCDOT Division 5
Assistant Resident Engineer
1574 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1574
Project Email: NC50-Timber@publicinput.com
Project Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 4805
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