Information regarding roadway projects in the FY 2026–2035 STIP is provided below, listed in order by earliest Construction Let Date. Unless otherwise noted, all projects are currently in the Design or Right-of-Way phase of development. You can view these projects interactively by accessing Projects Near Me Map or the Transportation Projects Map
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U-6065: US 17 at NC 172 & Old Folkstone Rd Intersection Improvements
This project includes intersection improvements consisting of a permanent signal at US 17 and NC 172 to maintain a traditional signalized T-intersection, and a new Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) signal at US 17 and Old Folkstone Road to allow left turns onto Old Folkstone Road and right turns onto US 17.
Status: Funded, In Construction
Estimated Completion: 2027
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U-5789: Western Blvd at Jacksonville Parkway Intersection Improvements
This project will add additional turn lanes on Western Boulevard, Jacksonville Parkway, Gateway Drive North, and Gateway Drive South.
Status: Funded, In Construction
Estimated Completion: 2028
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U-5950: US 17 (Marine Blvd) at Henderson Dr Intersection Improvements
This project will modify the intersections/streets to alleviate backups in the intersections.
Status: Funded, In Construction
Estimated Construction: 2026
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U-5728: US 17 (Marine Blvd) at Bell Fork Rd/Gum Branch Rd Intersection Improvements
This project will add turn lanes and other improvements at the intersection of US 17 (Marine Boulevard), Bell Fork Road, and Gum Branch Road.
Status: Funded, In Utilities
Estimated Construction: 2026
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R-5885A: NC 24 (West Corbett Avenue) Culvert Replacement
This project includes a culvert replacement and drainage improvements east of West Shore Drive along NC 24.
Status: Funded, In Utilities
Estimated Construction: 2027
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BR-0193: Northeast Creek Bridge Replacement
This project will replace bridge No. 7 over Northeast Creek on NC 24 (Lejeune Blvd).
Status: Funded, In Right-of-Way
Estimated Construction: 2028
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U-6082: Bell Fork Rd at Country Club Rd and Hargett St Intersection Improvements
This project will add turn lanes, medians, and sidewalks at the intersection. Bike lanes will be installed along Country Club Rd. and Hargett St.
Status: Funded, In Design and Right-of-Way
Estimated Construction: June 2028
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U-5787: Trade Street Extension
This project will extend Trade Street on new location to McDaniel Drive.
Status: Funded, In Right-of-Way
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2026
Estimated Construction: 2029
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U-5951: US 17 (Marine Blvd) Partial Interchange
This project replaces the signalized intersection with a partial interchange in a diverging diamond design, allowing northbound traffic on Marine Blvd to continue on US 17 or access Jacksonville Parkway.
Status: Funded, In Right-of-Way
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2027
Estimated Construction: 2029
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BR-0194: Chaney Creek Bridge Replacement
This project will replace bridge No. 29 over Chaney Creek on US 17 (N. Marine Blvd).
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Construction: 2029
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U-5791A: Jacksonville Parkway Extension
This project extends Jacksonville Parkway from Western Boulevard to US 17 (New Bern Highway) with multi-lane widening and includes an extension of Henderson Drive to North Commons Drive.
NCDOT held a public hearing in October 2025, and in March 2026 Alternative 3 was selected as the project route. Read more about the selection of Alternative 3 at NCDOT Public Input: U-5791A
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2027
Estimated Construction: 2029
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U-5739: US 258 Richlands Highway Superstreet
This project will replace the center turn lane with a median and construct left turn cross-overs at key locations between Pony Farm Road and Blue Creek Rd.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2028
Estimated Construction: 2031
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U-5508: Western Blvd Culvert Replacement
This project will replace the culvert under Western Blvd at Lejeune Blvd. This project is being constructed along side U-5736 and U-4007E.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2028
Estimated Construction: 2031
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U-4007E: Western Blvd Corridor Improvements
This project will add turn lanes and through lanes from US 17 to Exchange Drive. This project is being constructed along side U-5736 and U-5508.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2028
Estimated Construction: 2031
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U-5736: Western Blvd Access Management Improvements
This project will convert the existing center turn lane to a median and construct left-turns at strategic locations. Also will include a multiuse path on the north side and sidewalk on the south. This project is being constructed along side U-4007E and U-5508.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2028
Estimated Construction: 2031
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U-5716: US 258 at NC 24/NC 53 Interchange
This project will convert the existing intersection to an interchange.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2028
Estimated Construction: 2031
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U-5735: US 17 (Wilmington Highway) at Curtis Rd/Old Maplehurst Rd Interchange
This project will upgrade existing intersection to a full movement interchange.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2028
Estimated Construction: 2032
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U-5903: Henderson Dr Improvements
This project will upgrade Henderson Drive from Gum Branch Road to Western Boulevard with reduced conflict intersections.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2030
Estimated Construction: 2033
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B-5944: Queen Creek Bridge Replacement
This project will replace bridge No. 77 over Queen Creek along Queens Creek Road, with a new structure that will accommodate future traffic and roadway needs.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2031
Estimated Construction: 2033
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U-5949: NC 210 Widening
This project will widen NC 210 from US 17 Wilmington Hwy to just south of the intersection with Old Folkstone Road.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Right-of-Way: 2030
Estimated Construction: 2034
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BL-0073: Gum Branch Rd Sidewalks
This project will construct pedestrian improvements along Gum Branch Road, from Onsville Drive to Onsville Drive. In its current condition, sections of sidewalk have portions on either side of the road that need new 5’ sidewalks, necessary infill for portions that are incomplete, and curb ramps. Sidewalks within the project area will be evaluated and brought up to current ADA standards.
Status: Funded, In Design
Estimated Construction: 2026
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Future Project: Gum Branch Road Upgrades (U-5793A/U-5793B/U-5793C)
This project will upgrade portions of Gum Branch Road with Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCIs) using a super street design. The work will be completed in three sections:
- Section A: From Summersill School Rd to Ramsey Rd.
- Section B: From Ramsey Rd to Rhodestown Rd.
- Section C: from Rhodestown Rd to Quaker Bridge Rd.
Status: Unfunded, In Design
Estimated Construction: N/A
U-5793A Concept Design 9-19-25
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Future Project: Gum Branch Road Improvements (U-6200)
This project will upgrade Gum Branch Road from Williamsburg Parkway to Indian Drive with reduced conflict intersections.
Status: Unfunded, In Design
Estimated Construction: N/A
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Future Project: Jacksonville Parkway Extension (U-5791B)
This project will widen Ramsey Rd from the future Jacksonville Parkway Extension to US 17 (New Bern Highway).
Status: Unfunded, In Design
Estimated Construction: N/A
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Future Project: Lejeune Blvd Access Management Improvement (U-5741)
This project will install curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side between Bell Fork Rd and the Northeast Creek bridge and improve left turn/U-turn movements.
Status: Unfunded, In Design
Estimated Construction: N/A
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Future Project: NC 111 Extension (U-5733)
This project will extend NC 111 (Catherine Lake Rd) along a new route from US 258 to Gum Branch Rd at Ramsey Rd in Onslow County. The NC 111 Extension is planned to be constructed as a two-lane facility initially within a right-of-way sufficient to accommodate a future four lane divided roadway.
The primary purpose of the project is to improve regional mobility and safety by providing a critical alternative connection between US 258 and Gum Branch Road while adding roadway capacity to accommodate existing and future growth within the corridor.
Status: Unfunded, In Design
Estimated Construction: N/A
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Future Project: Western Blvd Superstreet (U-6081)
This project will add a through lane and convert most intersections to reduced conflict intersections between Marine Blvd and Gum Branch Road.
Status: Unfunded, In Design
Estimated Construction: N/A
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Future Project: US 17 Wilmington Highway at McDaniel Drive/Workshop Lane (U-6107)
This project improve the intersection of US 17N and McDaniel Dr/Workshop Ln. It will improve pedestrian facilities at this location and will also improve drainage.
Status: Unfunded, In Design
Estimated Construction: N/A
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Completed Projects
Commerce Road Extension (U-5878)
Gum Branch Road Improvements (U-4906)