The NC Department of Transportation will host a virtual public meeting about proposed improvements along US 1/Capital Boulevard at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9.
NCDOT proposes to convert US 1/Capital Boulevard to a controlled access highway from I-540 in Raleigh to Purnell Road (S.R. 1909) / Harris Road (S.R. 1931) in Wake Forest. A controlled-access highway is one on which access is provided only via ramps at interchanges. Some cross-streets will be grade-separated, and no driveway connections will be allowed.
Area residents are encouraged to review project videos, design maps, and other information on the project webpage (https://publicinput.com/Capital-Boulevard-Upgrade), and provide feedback. Traffic signals on U.S. 1 within the study area will be removed and replaced with interchanges at Durant Road/Perry Creek Road, Burlington Mills Road, Falls of Neuse Road/US 1A (South Main Street), and Purnell Road/Harris Road. Service roads have been provided along the corridor. (Editor’s note: Please note that there will not be an interchange at the Jenkins Road/Stadium Road intersection. Anyone wishing to use Capital Boulevard to reach the large shopping center, Wake Forest Crossing, will have to exit Capital Boulevard at either Falls of the Neuse/South Main Street or Purnell Road/Stadium Drive and make their way on town streets.)
The purpose of the project is to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel times and maintain regional mobility and local connectivity.
Register to join the meeting from your computer or smartphone at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3944497283958451981. To listen only, call 415-930-5321 and enter code 268-435-629.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Persons requiring these services are urged to contact Diane Wilson at 919-707-6073 or pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible.
To submit comments or ask questions about the project, email Capital-Boulevard-Upgrade@publicinput.com or call 984-205-6615 (code 3243).
2 Responses
In 3rd paragraph, last sentence you did not mention 98 business & 98 bypass. Both of these existing access points will be left intact. Proposed road Y24B will connect 98 business (Durham Rd.) to Agora Drive next to Wake Forest Crossing.
Carol, if I understand your comment about access to Wake Forest Crossing, I don’t think it’s correct. Both the existing overpasses/interchanges of US1 with 98 Bypass and with 98 Business (Durham Rd), will still exist, and provide access to surface streets serving those area centers.