Project Overview
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The project has a design speed of 70 mph and, when complete, would help reduce traffic congestion and delays and improve regional mobility.
The N.C. Department of Transportation selected Alternative 1SB as the applicant's preferred alternative.
This project will be reprioritized for funding in the next State Transportation Improvement Program . A schedule for right of way, utilities and/or construction has not been finalized yet. Currently, the Kinston Bypass is only funded through the completion of the Record of Decision.
Get a Virtual Tour
NCDOT’s virtual room provides an interactive way to see the Kinston Bypass preliminary design. Visitors can scroll through the project area, zoom in on areas of interest as well as view maps and videos.
Project Funding
This project is funded through the completion of the Record of Decision. It has a total project cost of $1.2 billion.
Intelligent Transportation Systems
| $5,660,000
|
Utility cost
| $24,400,000
|
Right of way cost
| $143,030,000
|
Construction costs
| $1,020,700,000
|
Mitigation cost
| $41,600,000
|
|
Total cost |
$1,235,390,000 |