Aviation Parkway Widening Project

FAST FACTS

NCDOT Project #: U-5811
Type: Widening
Project Length: 2.4 miles
Affected Counties: Wake County
Condemning Authority: NCDOT
Estimated Affected Parcels: 70+
Estimated Total Remaining Cost: $63,005,000
Right-of-Way Funds: $14,800,000

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Description

The NCDOT proposes to widen approximately 2.4 miles of Aviation Parkway (SR1002) from Chapel Hill Road (NC 54) to Gateway Center Blvd, just west of I-40, in Morrisville, NC. The existing roadway will be widened to a four-lane, median-divided roadway with bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The stated purpose of this project is to address congestion issues and to improve safety along Aviation Parkway.

The Aviation Parkway Widening Project proposes:

Widening the existing Aviation Parkway to a four-lane, median-divided roadway
Adding a 10-foot multi-use path on the south side and a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side
Reconfiguring the intersection of Aviation Parkway and NC 54 to include a quadrant-loop intersection that will eliminate left turns
Shifting NC 54 slightly to the east to create a greater separation between the railroad and roadway

The NCDOT states that the primary purpose of this project is to reduce congestion on Aviation Parkway and improve the level of service in the design year (2050) peak hours along the corridor and at signalized intersections. Another stated purpose of this project is to improve east-west mobility through Morrisville and to I-40 and I-540/NC 540.

With adjacent recently completed projects in conjunction with U-5811, the Aviation Parkway/Morrisville Carpenter Road corridor will be a 4-lane median divided arterial road from Davis Drive to Brier Creek.

Business and Homeowner Concerns

Residential and commercial property owners along the project path should prepare for the NCDOT’s eventual offer and for modifications and interruptions that are likely to follow. There may be surveyors and right-of-way agents analyzing area properties at any time. And, depending on what the NCDOT needs, there is potential for both homeowners and businesses to suffer significant losses of property.

Homeowners may find traffic uncomfortably close, their entry/exit paths altered, their yards drastically reduced, or even having their homes no longer conform to the county’s setback standards. Commercial properties may lose valuable parking, have modified entry/exit, or may also suffer from non-conformance after the taking.

There may also be construction easements taken that are “temporary,” which may, in fact, last for years. Property owners should also be extremely vigilant for damage via inverse condemnation. Affected property owners should work to ensure they are compensated fairly.

What to Do if Your Property Is Affected

The NCDOT can take your land, but you can still protect your rights. The government will set aside significant funds for right-of-way acquisition over the course of this project, but will do its best not to spend it all. Property owners in the path of the project will receive offers, but if they accept that initial offer, they are probably leaving money on the table.

You have the right to just compensation. The NCDOT’s initial offer is just the beginning – as long as you do not accept it. We can help you fight for more. Call 1-877-393-4990 or contact us as soon as possible for a complimentary case evaluation.

We do not earn a fee unless we increase the government’s offer, and our fee only comes from the increased amount – this is our no-fee guarantee. The initial offer is entirely yours. Further, we front the costs of fighting your case, and if we’re unable to increase the government’s offer to you, you don’t pay them. We do. That is how confident we are that we can assist you if we take your case.

News and Publications

The News & Observer: NCDOT resurrects plans to widen Aviation Parkway in Morrisville

Project Maps

Estimated Project Schedule

Right of Way Acquisition – Spring 2026-2027

Utilities – 2026

Start Construction – Summer 2029

Affected Parcels

It is estimated that 70+ properties will be impacted by the Aviation Parkway Widening Project. The project will include a budget of $14.8 million for right-of-way takings.

Whether your property is residential or commercial in nature, it is critical to understand that the government’s initial offer is just that – initial. We do not recommend you accept the initial offer. Call us at 1-877-393-4990 or contact us online as soon as possible for a free case evaluation.

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Here’s how it works:

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2) We research your property as needed, using DOT maps, our own technology, and experience to see the exact effects.

3) We will give you our professional evaluation of your legal situation and recommend next steps. This evaluation is free, and there’s no pressure or obligation to hire us after.

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