The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes improvements to New Hope Road from Woodland Church to Woodville roads in Perquimans County, near Hertford. The purpose of this project is to upgrade the roadway and to improve safety and efficiency of the roadway.
A public open house is scheduled for:
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
5-7 p.m.
Durants Neck Fire Department
1724 New Hope Road
Hertford
If you require accommodations or need assistance accessing this information under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact:
Emily Richards
Public Involvement, Community Studies, & Visualization Group Lead
Environmental Analysis Unit
N.C. Department of Transportation
(919) 707-6014
edrichards1@ncdot.gov
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the proposed projects and gather input on the proposed designs. The public can view project information at
NCDOT's public input portal.
Public Comment
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.
The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone at 512-580-8850, email at newhoperoad-hertford@publicinput.com or at NCDOT's public input portal by
Sept. 11, 2026.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Justin R. Smith, P.E.
Project Manager
NCDOT Highway Division 1
113 Airport Drive, Suite 100
Edenton, NC 27932
Submit Comments
Special Accommodations
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:
Tony Gallagher
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6069
magallagher@ncdot.gov
Persons 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.
Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.