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Project Update Meeting Scheduled for N.C. 43 Connector in Craven County

​NEW BERN – The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a meeting to update the public on the N.C. 43 Connector project in Craven County on Thursday. 

The project involves the construction of the N.C. 43 Connector​ from U.S. 17 Business (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) to south of U.S. 70/U.S. 17 in Craven County. The project will reduce congestion, improve safety and enhance travel reliability in the project area. 

The meeting is scheduled for: 

Thursday, Nov. 6
4 – 6 p.m. (drop in)
Ben Quinn Elementary School
4275 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
New Bern, NC

The public may attend at any time during the above hours. There will be no formal presentation. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the latest project updates in the early stages of construction. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and share information about the project timeline and anticipated impacts.

***NCDOT***

11/5/2025 8:10 AM