WILMINGTON – The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold an open house and public hearing for the Independence Boulevard Extension project in New Hanover County next week.
The proposed project is a 1.7-mile extension of Independence Boulevard from the intersection with Randall Parkway and Mercer Avenue to U.S. 74 (Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway). The project aims to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion through central Wilmington.
The public hearing is scheduled for:
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
Open House: 5-6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m.
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, Cafeteria
4100 Sunglow Drive
Wilmington, N.C.
The public may attend at any time during the above hours, but the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will be streamed live. NCDOT representatives will be available during the open house to answer questions and receive comments regarding the proposed project. The opportunity to provide verbal comments and/or submit written comments and questions will be provided. Project details and maps can be found at the NCDOT public input webpage.
The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone, email or at NCDOT’s public input portal by Jan. 16, 2026.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for people who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Aleksandra Djurkovic at 919-707-6024 or andjurkovic@ncdot.gov as early as possible.
Those who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.