Greensboro - The N.C. Department of
Transportation has awarded a $135.3 million contract to construct and complete
the final section of the Greensboro
Urban Loop between U.S. 29 to Lawndale Drive in Guilford County.
“We are thrilled that after 30 years in the making,
construction of the last 5.3 section of the approximate 44 mile loop around
Greensboro will start this year,” said NCDOT Division 7 Board Member and Chair
Michael S. Fox, who represents Guilford, Alamance, Caswell, Orange and
Rockingham Counties.
Contractors E.S. Wagner
Company and Smith-Rowe, LLC
Joint Venture of Charlotte/Mount Airy have teamed up on the project, which can
begin as early as Monday, April 30.
“Once complete,
the loop will provide easier access to Piedmont International Airport,
Winston-Salem and destinations to the west of the Triad, as well as improve
congestion on I-40, particularly in that section that includes I-40, I-85
Business and U.S. routes 29, 70, 220 and 421,” said Division Seven Engineer Mike
Mills.
Project Highlights Include:
- Build a six-lane freeway from U.S. 29 north of Greensboro to
Lawndale Drive.
- Complete the Greensboro Loop/U.S. 29 interchange.
- Complete the Greensboro Loop/Lawndale Drive interchange.
- Build bridges on the Greensboro Loop over Lees Chapel Road and
Norfolk Southern Railroad.
- Build bridges on Summit Avenue, North Church Street and Lake
Jeanette Road over the Greensboro Loop.
- Build an interchange at the intersection of the Greensboro Loop
and Yanceyville Road.
- Build an interchange at the intersection of the Greensboro Loop
and North Elm Street.
NCDOT thanks motorists for their continued patience
and urges drivers to watch for changing traffic patterns within the coming
months.
Media Contact: Miracle King
miracleking@ncdot.gov
(336) 487-0157