Interactive Study Area Map:

Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the bridge on N.C. 24 West (Lejeune Boulevard) over Northeast Creek in Jacksonville, Onslow County. The existing 350-foot westbound bridge would be replaced in-place. Traffic would be maintained with a temporary on-site detour on the existing eastbound bridge during construction. No work will be done on the eastbound bridge. 

The proposed bridge would include three 12-foot travel lanes and 10-foot shoulders on each side replacing the existing bridge in place. 

N.C. 24 West is a rural major collector. In the vicinity of the project N.C. 24 West is 6 lanes divided 3 lanes in each direction and 4-foot shoulders. The posted speed limit on N.C. 24 West is 55 mph.

Built in 1942, the existing bridge is aging and due for replacement. This does not imply that the 82-year-old bridge is unsafe. It means the bridge is reaching the end of its lifecycle and must be monitored, inspected and maintained on a more frequent basis.   

Project Map and Typical Sections

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

Typical Section of Bridge on N.C. 24 West over Northeast Creek

Typical Section of westbound traffic on N.C. 24 West

Project Funding:

*Estimated costs are subject to change. 

Project Timeline:

*Future dates subject to change

Project 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.

Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development were

to be submitted by January 6, 2025.

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

Phone Number: 984-205-6615 and enter project code 10743

Project Contact Information

Derek Pielech, PE

Division Bridge Program Engineer

NCDOT Division Highway 3

5501 Barbados Blvd

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Project Contact Information

Kent Dickens, PE

Consultant Project Manager

HDR Inc.

555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 900

Raleigh, NC 27601

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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

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