US 17 Widening

Fast Facts

NCDOT TIP # R-2511
Project Type:Road widening
Affected Counties: Beaufort, Martin
Estimated Cost: $ 78,002,000

Description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) plans to widen 10 miles of US 17 from two lanes to four. Widening will extend from north of NC 171 (Washington Bypass) in Beaufort County to south of Williamston in Martin County. A 46-foot-wide median will divide the new highway.

The NCDOT wants to make this stretch of US 17 a superstreet design – meaning it will eliminate left turns from side streets onto the main street, and instead, require vehicles that want to turn left to make a right turn and U-turn. The goal is to achieve a safer and more efficient traffic flow and limit the number of left turns at major intersections.

The purpose of widening the roadway is to help make this stretch of US 17, which is a major thoroughfare, less congested and safer for travelers.

News/Publications

Washington Daily News: U.S. 17 project gaining support / Workshop to be held on widening portion of two-lane highway

Map

Schedule

Right-of-way acquisition – 2019
Start Construction – 2020
End Construction – 2023

Property Takings

It is estimated that approximately 120 parcels of property will be impacted by this project. Currently the NCDOT has set aside $20,400,000 for right-of-way takings. If your property will be affected, contact one of our attorneys (four of whom previously worked on behalf of the NCDOT) for a free case evaluation.

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evaluation today.

There are only a handful of attorneys in NC who practice eminent domain exclusively, and even fewer with NCDOT experience. We have several. That’s why its worth getting in touch with us for a free case evaluation.

Here’s how it works:

1) Tell us about your situation.

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

3) We let you know what we think a fair offer would be. This evaluation is free, and there’s no
pressure or obligation to hire us after.

But please don’t wait to act. Waiting can hurt your case, and the cost is the same: free.

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