U-5940: U.S.17 Elizabeth City
U-5940: U.S.17 Elizabeth City
Proposed access management improvements along U.S, 17 (Hughes Boulevard) from Church Street to U.S. 17 Business (North Road Street)
Access management improvements typically refer to enhancements made to the way vehicles and pedestrians enter or exit a particular area.
Interactive Study Area Map:
Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to provide access management improvements along U.S. 17 (Hughes Boulevard) from Church Street to U.S. 17 Business (North Road Street) in Elizabeth City.
Improvements proposed include:
- Changing signalized intersections to roundabouts
- Removing left turns from all side streets along the corridor
- Installing a 7-foot 6-inch raised median along the corridor
These improvements are proposed to increase mobility and safety throughout the project corridor.
Project Map
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Typical Section U.S. 17
The typical section for U.S. 17 will consist of two thru-lanes in each direction separated by a 7-foot six-inch raised median and curb and gutter on the outside
Roundabouts
Church Street
Main Street
Do you have questions or comments regarding the Church Street roundabout?
Do you have questions or comments regarding the Main Street roundabout?
West Elizabeth Street
Ward Street
Do you have questions or comments regarding the West Elizabeth Street roundabout?
Do you have questions or comments regarding the Ward Street roundabout?
An additional roundabout is being proposed with the option of being placed at either Bell Street or Broad Street.
Option 1 - Bell Street or Option 2 - Broad Street
After reviewing the information on Option 1 (roundabout at Bell Street) and Option 2 (roundabout at Broad Street) which do you prefer?
If you indicated a preference for Option 1 (roundabout at Bell Street) please indicate why.
If you indicated a preference for Option 2 (roundabout at Broad Street) please indicate why.
Project Funding:
Activity | Cost* |
Right of Way Acquisition | $ 18.5 Million |
| Utilities | $ 8.4 Million |
Construction | $ 23.8 Million |
Total Cost | $ 55.4 Million |
*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Environmental Document Complete | Winter 24/25 |
| Right of Way Acquisition Begins | Spring 2026 |
| Construction Begins | Spring 2031 |
* 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
March 6, 2024
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: US17-ElizabethCity@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 4070 to leave a message.
Do you have questions or comments regarding the overall project?
Project Contact Information
John Abel
NCDOT Project Manager
NCDOT Highway Division 1
113 Airport Drive - Suite 100
Edenton, NC 27932
Project Contact Information
Michael Wray
Consultant Project Manager
Stantec
801 Jones Franklin Road - Suite 300
Raleigh NC 27606
Title VI Feedback
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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- January 22 2026
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