Interactive Project Study Area Map

This map is for reference only and is a representation of the general project area.

Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to improve N.C. 42 from Buffalo Road to Wilson County Line, at nine (9) total sites, in Johnston County. The project is 10.32 miles long.  The description of upgrades at each location is below:

• map 1 - N.C. 42 and Lynch Road  - Create roundabout and roadway/shoulder widening.

  • Map 1 -  N.C. 42 and Thanksgiving Fire Road (S.R. 1720) - Create roundabout and roadway/shoulder widening.

• Map 2 – N.C. 42 at Long Branch Creek  - Extend 2 culverts, roadway/shoulder widening and added guardrail.

  • Map 2  – N.C. 42  west of NC 96 – Roadway/shoulder widening and added guardrail.

• Map 3  – N.C. 42 – Roadway/shoulder widening and added guardrail.

• Map 4 – N.C. 42 and Creech Church Road (S.R. 2117)  – Turn lanes on N.C. 42, two RCBC  at Little River tributary, remove northern section of Creech Rd. due to fatal accidents.

• Map 5 – N.C. 42 and NC 222 W/Raper Rd./Old Beulah Rd. – Roundabout/realignments/turn lanes/medians.

  • Map 5 – N.C. 42 East of Jerusalem Church Rd. (S.R. 2186) - replacing culvert carrying Little Buffalo Creek under N.C. 42 and Roadway/shoulder widening and added guardrail.

• Map 6 - NC 42 and Glendale Rd./Flower Hill Rd. (S.R. 2110) – Turn Lane Improvements on N.C. 42.

  • ​​​N.C. 42 and NC 222W/Raper Rd. (SR 2113)/Old Beulah Rd. (SR 1934) – Roundabout/realignments/turn lanes/medians.

  • N.C. 42 East of Jerusalem Church Rd. (SR 2186) - Pipe E2059 at Little Buffalo Creek and Roadway/shoulder widening and added guardrail. 

  • N.C. 42 and Glendale Rd./Flower Hill Rd. (SR 2110) – Turn Lane Improvements on NC 42.

​​The construction phase is expected to take 3 years.

Project Maps

Watch this short video for more information about Roundabouts in North Carolina - 

To view or download project map 1 click here or on the map below

To view or download project map 2 click here or on the map below

To view or download project map 3 click here or on the map below

To view or download project map 4 click here or on the map below

To view or download project map 5 click here or on the map below

To view or download project map 6 click here or on the map below

Project Funding:

        *costs are subject to change. 

Project Timeline:

         * Future dates subject to change. 

Comments:

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.  

All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.

To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,

please submit before April 11, 2025.

The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:

Email: nc42-buffalord@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 512-580-8850     enter project code  to leave a message 10982

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Donald "Chad" Edge

Project Engineer

NCDOT Highway Division 4

PO Box 3165

Wilson, NC  27895

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Marc Hamel

Consultant Project Manager

Moffatt & Nichol

4700 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 300

Raleigh, NC 27609

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

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