Project Overview
Public Comment
NCDOT is currently taking comments for the proposed N.C. 42 Widening in Clayton project in Johnston County.
Traffic volume studies in 2016 found that many portions of N.C. 42 are operating at or above capacity, and that congestion is occurring at many of the intersections with traffic signals. Turning onto N.C. 42 without signals is becoming more difficult.
The corridor has a peak of 22,000 vehicles each day, with a forecast of an average of 35,000 vehicles by 2040 – a 63 percent increase – on either side of I-40.
Without improvements, congestion will continue to grow and lead to long delays.
Other Area Projects
This project is separate from plans underway to
widen Interstate 40 from Exit 301 in southeast Raleigh to Exit 312 near Clayton as well as to upgrade the Interstate 40/N.C. 42 interchange. That project is in the construction phase, and NCDOT will closely coordinate both projects.
Project Funding
This project is listed as R-3410 in the
N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program and is funded with these cost estimates.
| Project development and design | $3,500,000 |
| Property acquisition | $31,350,000 |
| Utility relocation | $23,000,000 |
| Construction costs | $74,200,000 |
|
Total cost |
$132,050,000 |
*Estimated costs subject to change