P-5707: Rogers Road Grade Separation - Wake Forest
P-5707: Rogers Road Grade Separation - Wake Forest
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the existing at-grade CSX S-line crossing on Rogers Road (S.R. 2052) with a bridge in the same location. Heritage Branch Road would be rerouted to connect with Capital Creek Drive, about 0.24 mile east of the existing intersection.
The bridge would include two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, a 12-foot left-turn lane and 5½-foot sidewalks on both sides. The approaches would include 5-foot sidewalks with 4-foot buffers from traffic.
Interactive Study Area Map:
This project page serves as the official source for verified information about construction activities, traffic impacts, schedule updates, and project announcements. Residents, businesses, and travelers are encouraged to sign up through PublicInput.com for project updates by email and/or text message and to check this page for updated project information. Project notifications will also be shared through Nextdoor, when appropriate, to help reach nearby communities.
Project Updates and Questions
Project Email: Rogers-Rd-WakeForest@publicinput.com
Project Hotline: 984-205-6615 (Code 1830)
Current Construction Status
Current Activities
Construction activities are scheduled to start fall of 2026.
Current and upcoming work activities may be posted here as construction progresses and as information becomes available and is confirmed. Updates will also be shared by text and email through PublicInput.com and through Nextdoor social media app.
Potential update topics may include:
- Utility relocation activities
- Earthwork and grading operations
- Drainage installation
- Roadway construction
- Traffic control changes
- Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations
- Schedule milestones
Construction schedules may change due to weather, field conditions, utility coordination, permitting requirements, or other operational factors.
Traffic and Access Information
As construction progresses, temporary traffic pattern changes may be necessary to safely complete the work. Traffic and access updates will be shared by email and/or text through PublicInput.com and through Nextdoor as information becomes available and is confirmed.
Potential topics may include:
- Lane closures and lane shifts
- Temporary traffic pattern changes
- Intersection impacts
- Sidewalk or multi-use path impacts
- Access modifications
- Detour information
- Night or weekend work notices
Travelers, nearby residents, and businesses are encouraged to sign up through PublicInput.com to receive traffic and access updates by email and text message, check this page regularly for the latest verified project information, and watch for project notifications shared through Nextdoor when appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
NCDOT is replacing the at-grade rail crossing on Rogers Road with a bridge over the CSX S-Line in Wake Forest.
Information coming soon.
Construction activities will continue through a series of phases that may include utility work, grading, drainage installation, roadway construction, and final project completion. Future updates may provide additional details about upcoming work activities as information becomes available and is confirmed.
Traffic impacts may occur throughout construction. Advance notice will be provided when major traffic pattern changes, lane closures, or access modifications are planned and confirmed.
NCDOT and project partners are coordinating on activities that could affect school transportation, crossings, and campus access with Wake County Public Schools.
Additional information will be provided soon.
Residents, businesses, and travelers are encouraged to sign up through PublicInput.com to receive project updates by email or text message and to monitor this page, which serves as the official source for verified project information. Project notifications may also be shared through Nextdoor to help reach nearby communities.
Project History
This project was studied under the Southeast High-Speed Rail (SEHSR) project in the early 2000s. The initial environmental analysis and documentation is covered under the Federal Railroad Administration’s 2015 Final Environmental Impact Statement and 2017 Record of Decision (ROD). The design of project documented in the 2017 ROD included the rerouting of Heritage Branch Road from the existing intersection with Rogers Road approximately 540 feet to the east.
Since the time of the ROD, private commercial and residential developments have occurred in the project study area. The design of the Heritage Branch Road reroute has been updated to incorporate this new development. In addition, the Rogers Road grade separation design has been further refined.
Project Design Changes
The project design has been updated to account for new existing conditions and accommodate property owner concerns, including the following major design changes:
- The existing driveway to Wake Forest Heritage Business Park West (north of the Heritage Branch Road and Rogers Road intersection) would be rerouted to a new intersection approximately 300 feet to the east.
- Reroute Heritage Branch Road from the existing intersection with Rogers Road to tie in with Capital Creek Drive.
- Reroute the existing Heritage Professional Park West entrance to a new intersection approximately 200 ft. east.
- Construct retaining walls at the approaches to the bridge structure to minimize property impacts.
- Relocate and increase the size of the existing 96" culvert under Rogers Road to a 108" culvert pipe.
Project Map
Typical Sections
Typical Section - Road
Typical Section - Bridge
Project Visualizations
Aerial view of the proposed project after completion
View of the proposed bridge after completion
Project Funding:
Activity | Estimated Costs* |
| Right of Way Acquisition | $ 3.7 Million |
Construction and Utilities Costs | $ 42.5 Million |
Total Cost | $ 46.2 Million |
*Estimated costs are subject to change.
Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Timeline:
Activity | Anticipated Date* |
Right of Way Acquisition Complete | January 2024 |
Construction Begins | October 2026 |
*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 before June 2, 2024.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: Rogers-Rd-WakeForest@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 1830
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Anamika Laad
Rail Project Development Manager
Rail Division
1553 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1553
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Craig Young, PE
Consultant Project Manager
Three Oaks Engineering
324 Blackwell Street, Suite 1200
Durham, NC 27701
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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
Page last updated: October 8, 2026
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