R-5813: Interchange Jim Sutton Road and Measley Road
R-5813: Interchange Jim Sutton Road and Measley Road
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to upgrade a portion of U.S. 70 as a four-lane, median-divided freeway with full control of access in Lenoir County.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to upgrade a portion of U.S. 70 as a four-lane, median-divided freeway with full control of access in Lenoir County. The project begins at N.C. 903 and ends approximately 5500 feet southeast of the intersection with Jim Sutton Road (S.R. 1227)/Willie Measley Road (S.R. 1252). The project includes upgrading the at-grade intersection of U.S. 70 and Jim Sutton Rd /Willie Measley Rd to an interchange. The proposed project is approximately 2.8 miles and will be a 4-lane, median-divided highway with full control of access.
Areas along U.S. 70 within the project limits with partial access control will be converted to full control-of-access, and service roads will be added as needed.
Connections to a facility provided only via ramps at interchanges. All cross-streets are grade-separated and no private driveway connections are allowed. A control of access fence is placed along the entire length of the facility.
The proposed project is listed in the NCDOT 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as Project No. R-5813.
The purpose of the project is to improve safety by reducing conflict points and to provide linkages between freeway portions of U.S. 70 to the west and east of the project area.
Interactive Vicinity Map
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This project is the western end of the Kinston Bypass Project (STIP Project No. R-2553). It was determined by NCDOT that this section of U.S. 70 should be a project on its own.
ESTIMATED COSTS
| Activity | Estimated Cost* |
Project Development and Design | $ 1.8 million |
Right of Way Acquisition | $ 13.2 million |
Utilities | $ 7.0 million |
Construction Costs | $ 69.0 million |
Total Cost | $ 91.0 million |
* Estimated Costs as shown in Current 2018-2027 STIP and are subject to change
TIMELINE
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Public Meeting | March 22, 2018 |
Environmental Document Complete | 2018 |
Right of Way Acquisition | TBA |
Construction Begins | TBA |
*Future dates subject to change TBA = To Be Advised
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
A public meeting was held on November 29, 2018 at the LaGrange Community Center at 410 E. Washington Street, Lagrange.
PUBLIC MEETING MAPS, VISUALIZATIONS AND DOCUMENTS
The Environmental Documents, Combined EA/FONSI, can be viewed here:
The following Preferred Alternative Map was displayed at the open-house public meeting on November 29:
The visualization shown at the public meeting can be viewed here:
The following maps were displayed at the open-house public meeting on March 22, 2018.
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to any meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION Cathrine Hossack Meyer PE |
NCDOT Project Engineer |
Highway Division 2 |
1037 W. H. Smith Boulevard |
P.O. Box 1587 |
Greenville, NC 27835 |
Comments should be emailed to US_70_lagrange@publicinput.com |
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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: February 16, 2026