Description

Spanning nearly 30 miles, the proposed Southeast Extension would extend the Triangle Expressway and complete the Raleigh Outer Loop (I-540). Construction is anticipated to be completed in two phases. Phase I runs between N.C. 55 in Apex and I-40 near the Johnston County line. Phase II continues the project at I-40 and ends at the U.S. 64/U.S. 264 Bypass in Knightdale.

Transportation demands, social and economic demands and mobility considerations are the basis for additional transportation infrastructure in southeastern Wake County. The proposed Southeast Extension would link the towns of Clayton, Garner, Fuquay Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, Cary and Raleigh. The project would increase the capacity of the existing roadway network and divert traffic from secondary roads in areas experiencing substantial growth.

Latest News and Updates

The Southeast Extension project has been officially on hold following enactment of North Carolina Session Law 2011-7 (N.C. S.L. 2011-7) in March 2011. This law restricts the Turnpike Authority from considering alternatives for the Triangle Expressway Southeast Extension that are north of the protected "Orange" corridor. Since March 2011, our project work has been limited while we evaluate the implications of this law and how it impacts our ability to progress the project in accordance with the federal National Environmental Policy Act as well as the federal Clean Water Act.

Target dates for project milestones including publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will remain uncertain until ways can be identified to address agency concerns while meeting the requirements of N.C. S.L. 2011-7, and the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Clean Water Act.

Schedule Snap Shot
Complete Environmental Study Process	To be determined
Complete Financial Feasibility	To be determined
Begin construction	To be determined
Open to traffic	To be determined

Project Overview and Purpose

Transportation demands, social and economic demands and mobility considerations are the basis for additional transportation infrastructure in southeastern Wake County. The Southeast Extension will link the towns of Clayton, Garner, Fuquay Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, Cary, and Raleigh.

It will also connect major roadways in southern Raleigh and ease congestion on the Raleigh Beltline (I-440), I-40, NC 42, NC 55, and Ten Ten Road. The project would increase the overall capacity of the existing roadway network and divert traffic from secondary roads in an area that is experiencing substantial growth.

Estimated Cost

The cost of the project will be determined during the project development process. It is anticipated that the project would be funded in Phases – I and II, with Phase I being constructed first. The estimated construction time frame once funding is secured is 5 years for Phase I.

Project Highlights

The Southeast Extension study will consider various solutions for addressing area transportation needs. These studies will consider several options, including improving existing roads and building a new roadway, along with non-roadway options such as mass transit.

A protected corridor preserves the location of a new road from encroaching development. In the mid-1990s, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), under the Transportation Corridor Official Map Act, established a protected corridor for Phase I of the Southeast Extension between NC 55 in Apex and I-40 near the Johnston/Wake County line. The Turnpike Authority will evaluate the protected corridor, as well as other possible routes, as part of this study.

Project Library

Documents

• Final Community Characteristics Report (May 2011)
• Project Update to CAMPO TCC (September 2010)
• Project Schedule (September 2010)
• Project Development Process (September 2010)
• Frequently Asked Questions (August 2010)
• Preguntas Mas Frequentes (April 2010)
• Project Schedule (February 2010)
• Project Development Process (February 2010)
• NCDOT Traffic Noise Abatement Policy (November 2008)

Maps

• Potential DSAs Planimetric (March 2011)
• Potential DSAs Aerial-Low Resolution (March 2011)
• Potential DSAs Aerial-High Resolution (March 2011)
• Updated Corridor Overview Map (November 2010)
• Draft Project Study Area (February 2010)
• Phase I Protected Corridor Overview Map (Feburary 2010)
• Phase I Protected Corridor Sheet 1 (Feburary 2010)
• Phase I Protected Corridor Sheet 2 (Feburary 2010)
• Phase I Protected Corridor Sheet 3 (Feburary 2010)
• Phase I Protected Corridor Sheet 4 (Feburary 2010)
• R-2828 - Roadway Corridor Official Map Set (March 7, 1997)
• R-2721 - Roadway Corridor Official Map Set (August 2, 1996)

Public Involvement

• Comment Form (December 2010)
• Southeast Extension Meeting Handout (December 2010)
• Triangle Expressway SE Project Introduction Video (October 2010)
• Comment Sheet (September 2010)
• Workshop Handout (September 2010)
• Hybrid Alternative (September 2010)
• Improve Existing Roads Alternative (September 2010)
• Workshop Map Index (September 2010)
• CIW Map 1 of 3 (September 2010)
• CIW Map 2 of 3 (September 2010)
• CIW Map 3 of 3 (September 2010)
• Newsletter #2 (September 2010)
• Newsletter #2 Espanol (September 2010)
• Newsletter #1 (April 2010)
• Newsletter #1 Espanol (April 2010)
• Public Information Meeting Handout (Feburary 2010)
• Public Information Meeting Presentation (Feburary 2010)

News Releases

• Turnpike Authority Eliminates Routes in Triangle Expressway Southeast Extension Study (November 2010)

Contact Information

Project Hotline: (800) 554-7849

Email: southeast@ncdot.gov

Visit us at our blog: http://southeastextension.blogspot.com

Resources for Local Property Owners

In many cases, it is inevitable that a certain amount of private property must be acquired. The displacement of homes and businesses is minimized to the extent practicable. The following brochures will answer questions about this process.