The N.C. Department of Transportation upgraded a nearly 5-mile section of U.S. 70 to interstate standards between U.S. 70 Business and the Neuse River. The project will reduce the frequency and severity of crashes and improve traffic flow along the corridor.
The project, known as W-5600 in the State Transportation Improvement Program, constructed interchanges at Swift Creek Road and Wilson's Mills Road as:
- A new bridge carries Swift Creek Road over U.S. 70 and include ramps and loops for drivers to enter and exit the highway.
- New U.S. 70 bridges now cross over Wilson's Mills Road, and ramps will be constructed to allow motorists to enter and exit the highway.
The remaining road-level intersections were closed, along with median openings, to improve safety.
Service roads were built adjacent to U.S. 70 to provide new access to businesses and properties that front the highway.
The project was officially completed and the 70 mph speed limit signs took effect on Dec. 17, 2025. All that remains to be completed is for the vegetation that was distributed in the project area to regrow.