Current Projects

US 70 Improvements in James City Anticipated completion in Spring 2027

  • Construction is underway to improve traffic on a 5.1-mile stretch of U.S. 70 from east of Thurman Road to the Neuse River Bridge in James City. The project will convert the conventional intersections, which include traffic signals, at Williams, Airport, Grantham and Thurman roads and Taberna Way in James City into interchanges by taking U.S. 70 over these cross streets and providing access via ramps. These five intersections will become new highway exits for the future Interstate 42.​ STIP ID: U-5713, R-5777A, R-5777B

Section C Anticipated completion in Summer 2028

  • Construction is underway to connect the continuing the efforts of upgrading US 70 to interstate standards. This segment is a 6 mile stretch and final connection from New Bern to the Havelock Bypass. STIP ID: R-5777C

NC 43 Connector Anticipated completion in Fall 2028

  • Construction is underway for the final phase of NC 43 between US 17 and the existing NC 43, south of US 70/US 17 in Craven County. The project will construct of a four-lane, median divided roadway, widen existing roadway and install signalized intersections in addition to improvements on US 17 Business (Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd). STIP ID: R-4463A

A Safer Neuse for New Bern 2025 BUILD Grant Application

The Neuse Blvd corridor was identified for improvements after NCDOT conducted a vulnerable user study. In 2025 the City of New Bern submitted an application for a BUILD grant. This application represented the culmination of extensive research, engineering analysis, field investigations, and thorough documentation over several months. New Bern was not selected as part of the 2025 cycle but this project was submitted for NCDOT Prioritization 8.0. Project materials have been updated to resubmit for the 2026 funding opportunity. 

View the interactive map of projects on Neuse Blvd that were submitted for the grant.