Thank you for taking the time to provide your input on the N.C. 42 Widening Project. Here is a summary of the project:

The proposed project will widen N.C. 42 (South Lombard Street in Clayton) from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane, median-divided roadway. Median openings to allow left turns will be provided at key locations. Others will permit U-turns. The project will extend from N.C. 50 to U.S. 70 Business, but will not include the I-40/N.C. 42 interchange.  Improvements to the I-40/N.C. 42 interchange are part of a separate project (identified as STIP Project No. I-4739) which is also in the development phase. New bridges over Swift Creek, Little Creek, and White Oak Creek are planned.

NCDOT is currently advancing engineering design for a section of the project between the eastern end of the I-40 Widening Improvements (STIP projects I-5111 & I-4739) to the U.S. 70 Bypass. (Shown on the map below in Blue) By advancing this section before the others, the most urgent mobility needs in this corridor can be addressed sooner. 

Two intersection designs alternatives are under consideration at the intersection of N.C. 42 and Cornwallis Road. Both are types of Reduced Conflict Intersections, or RCI, which limit the number of potential conflict points between vehicles while also accommodating increased traffic without increasing delays.

 

- The Median U-Turn Alternative (also sometimes called a Michigan Left or RCI) would prohibit all left turns at the main intersection.  Vehicles wishing to turn left from NC 42 would travel through the intersection to a U-turn a short distance away, then make a right-turn onto Cornwallis Road.  Vehicles wishing to turn left from Cornwallis Road would turn right onto NC 42, make a U-turn, and then travel straight through the intersection.

- The Quadrant Alternative also prohibits all left turns in the main intersection. Instead, motorists would travel through or turn right at the main intersection and use Cornwallis Commons Road as a connector road between NC 42 and Cornwallis Road.

 

The Median U-Turn Alternative was selected as the Preferred Alternative.

Median U-Turn Alternative ALT A

Selected as Preferred Alternative

Quadrant Alternative ALT B

 

The following diagrams show examples of how a motorist would complete a left turn movement using the proposed designs at the intersection of Cornwallis Road and N.C. 42.

 

 

 

 

 

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Which design do you prefer at the intersection of N.C. 42 and Cornwallis Road?

Quadrant Alternative
36%
Median U-turn Alternative
32%
No preference
18%
No Build
14%
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Do you have any questions or comments about the overall project?

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Question 1: Where do you live? (Responses are private)

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Question 2: To where do you most frequently travel? Can be for work, shopping, entertainment, etc. and we only need a general idea (such as "Wake County" or "downtown Raleigh" or "RTP", etc.)

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Question 3: What is your connection to NC 42? (Choose all that apply)

I live near but not on N.C. 42
73%
I commute (to get to work, school, daycare, church, etc.) on N.C. 42
54%
I patronize businesses on N.C. 42
46%
I work near but not on N.C. 42
8%
I live on N.C. 42
8%
I work on N.C. 42
7%
Other
5%
I am a business owner near but not on N.C. 42
3%
I am a property owner on N.C. 42
3%
I am a business owner on N.C. 42
1%
I don't have a direct connection
1%
Closed to responses | 437 Responses

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Question 4: How do you travel in the N.C. 42 corridor?

(Choose all that apply)

Vehicle
100%
Bicycle
1%
Pedestrian
1%
Other
0%
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Question 5: In your daily commute (to get to work, school, daycare, etc.), which primary roads do you regularly use? (Choose all that apply)

N.C. 42
81%
U.S. 70 Business
51%
U.S. I-40
46%
U.S. 70 Bypass
25%
Other
18%
N.C. 50
10%
Closed to responses | 422 Responses

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Question 6: How would you rate the overall safety on N.C. 42?

Average
43%
Poor
29%
Good
13%
Very poor
11%
Very good
2%
Not sure / I don't know
1%
Closed to responses | 458 Responses

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Question 7: How would you rate the overall traffic flow on N.C. 42?

Poor
51%
Very poor
28%
Average
18%
Good
2%
Not sure / I don't know
0%
Very good
0%
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Question 8: What are your safety concerns on N.C. 42 when traveling by car? (Choose your top 3)

Difficulty making left turns off of N.C. 42 (across oncoming traffic)
73%
Difficulty making left turns onto N.C. 42 (out of driveway, side streets, etc.)
62%
High traffic speeds
28%
Other (Please comment below)
8%
Avoiding conflicts with bicyclists
7%
Avoiding conflicts with pedestrians
5%
Closed to responses | 353 Responses

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Question 9: Do you think N.C. 42 needs to be widened by adding an additional travel lane in each direction?

Yes
95%
No
3%
Not sure
2%
Closed to responses | 407 Responses

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Question 10: What would be your key objectives for improving the N.C. 42 corridor?

Improve traffic flow (reduced congestion)
87%
Improve safety for everyone (motorist, bicyclists, pedestrians)
6%
Provide more turn lanes
5%
Improve biking infrastructure
0%
Other (Please comment below)
0%
Improve walking infrastructure
0%
Not sure / I don't know
0%
Closed to responses | 409 Responses

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Question 11: Overall, how supportive are you of the N.C. 42 Widening Project?

Very supportive
83%
Somewhat supportive
12%
Neutral
3%
Somewhat unsupportive
1%
Very unsupportive
1%
Not sure / I don't know
1%
Closed to responses | 380 Responses

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Question 12: If you do not support the project, why? (Choose all that apply.)

I do not like U-turns
54%
I'm concerned about impacts to my property.
32%
The median will change access to my neighborhood
12%
The median will change access to my house
10%
Other (please comment below)
10%
Extra lanes are not needed
6%
The median will change access to my business
4%
Closed to responses | 50 Responses

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Are there additional comments you would like to provide?

No
86%
Yes (please comment below)
14%
Closed to responses | 258 Responses

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What is your age? (Responses are private)

Under 18
18-25
25-35
35-45
45-55
55-65
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