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Project Description

NCDOT is proposing to replace Bridges  U.S. 15/501 over Cornwallis Road (S.R. 1308) with a single bridge in Durham County. The bridges were built in 1956 and 1971, respectively. Bridge No. 310080 carries northbound traffic and Bridge No. 310083 carries southbound traffic on U.S. 15/501. The bridges are considered to be structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.  

Bridge 310080 (northbound lanes) is structurally deficient. Bridge 310083 (southbound lanes) is functionally obsolete.

• Structurally deficient means that a bridge is in poor condition or has insufficient load-carrying capacity.
• Functionally obsolete means that a bridge is narrow, has inadequate under-clearances, has insufficient load-carrying capacity, is poorly aligned with the roadway, and can no longer adequately service today’s traffic.

Project Overview

The proposed new bridge will include:

• Four 12-foot travel lanes
• 12-foot, 3-inch inside shoulders
• 22-foot exterior shoulders (Note: exterior shoulders are meant to accommodate a future 12-foot travel lane)

The replacement structure will accommodate the following features on W. Cornwallis Road:

• Two 12-foot travel lanes
• A center 12-foot turn lane
• A 10-foot paved shoulder on the north side of the roadway
• A 17.5-foot paved shoulder on the south side of the roadway to accommodate a future greenway.

On Site Detour:

• The project will be built using phased construction. No off-site detour is proposed for traffic during construction.
• No relocation of existing residential or commercial structures is anticipated.

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Project Funding:

*Costs shown are estimates and are subject to change.

Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.

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 prior to November 7, 2025.

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

Email: us15-501-cornwallisrd@publicinput.com

Phone Number: 984-205-6615 and enter project code 12104 to leave a message

Project Contact Information

Martha Hodge

Project Management Unit

1582 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699

Project Contact Information

Bryce Reid, PE

Consultant Project Manager

Dewberry

2610 Wycliff Road, Suite 410

Raleigh, NC 27607

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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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