Project Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
The Capital Boulevard North Upgrade (Raleigh to Wake Forest) project is moving into final design. In an effort to be as transparent with the public as possible, please read
Frequently Asked Questions.
The proposed project would convert the road from a four-lane, median-divided roadway with partial access control (private driveways and side streets) to a six-lane controlled-access highway with interchanges.
Controlled access means ramps at interchanges would provide entry onto the roadway, cross streets could have overpasses built over them, and private driveways would be prohibited.
The project was studied as a possible toll road from January 2024 to November 2025. That evaluation has ended and the project is proceeding as a traditional, non-tolled roadway.
Design work is in progress for the A and B segments. Design work is not currently in progress for the C and D segments. Design work is anticipated to re-start in late 2026 for the C and D segments.
Proposed Segments
A
| I-540 to Durant/Perry Creek roads
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B
| Durant/Perry Creek roads to Burlington Mills Road
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C
| Burlington Mills Road to N.C. 98 Business (Durham Road)
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D
| N.C. 98 Business (Durham Road) to Purnell/Harris roads
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What's Happening Now?
In June 2026,
geotechnical work began on the project. Geotechnical work involves studying soil, rock and groundwater conditions to ensure a construction project is designed and built on a stable and suitable foundation.
See the Interactive Segments Area Map
To locate your property along the project corridor, please see the
interactive segments area map.
Project Timeline
Public meeting held
| October 2018
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Second public meeting held**
| December 2021
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Draft enviromental document available for public comment
| May 2023
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Public hearing for environmental document and presentation of NCDOT recommended alternatives
| June 2023
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Agency coordination and selection of Preferred Alternative
| December 2023
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Environmental documentation complete (Finding of No Significant Impact)
| January 2024
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Right-of-way acquisition begins
| September 2025
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Construction begins
| 2031
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Right-of-way acquisition begins
| Fall 2027
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Construction begins
| 2033
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*Future dates subject to change
**Virtual