SEABOARD – Traffic on N.C. 305 will flow smoother and safer under the N.C. Department of Transportation’s proposed project to improve 24 miles of the road in Northampton County.
The $52 million project would include:
- Upgrades to N.C. 305 from the Seaboard town limits to the Hertford County line
- Consistent 11-foot travel lanes and 2-foot paved shoulders
- Improvements to five intersections
- Replacements for all culverts and some cross pipes
- Replacements for two bridges over Urahaw Swamp
Those interested can visit a new website detailing the project, including maps and proposed timelines at
https://publicinput.com/NC305-Northampton. The public is encouraged to make comments or share their thoughts on the project between now and Dec. 15 via email at NC305-Northampton@publicinput.com or via voice mail by dialing 855-925-2801 and entering the access code 7927.
Members of the public can also use the website to sign up to receive email alerts and project updates.