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NCDOT outlines NC‑107/R‑5600 safety and widening project; construction to begin April 1, 2026
Summary
NCDOT presented plans to widen NC‑107, add a center median, U‑turn bulbs, sidewalks, bike lanes and bridge/signal upgrades. Construction is scheduled to start April 1, 2026, with major work expected to be completed by May 15, 2031.
NCDOT representatives presented an overview of the NC‑107/R‑5600 project at the Town of Webster business meeting, describing roadway widening, a center median, U‑turn bulbs, sidewalks, bike lanes and upgrades to bridges and signals to improve safety and reduce congestion. Construction is scheduled to begin April 1, 2026; utility relocation is already underway and core construction is expected to conclude by May 15, 2031, with final landscaping by November 11, 2031.
The presentation flagged several localized impacts and protections: a temporary closure near NC‑116/Evans Road is planned for summer 2027, coordinated measures will be used to limit haul‑truck impacts on North River Road, and the project will include erosion control and post‑construction stream monitoring for Mill Creek and the Tuckasegee River. Officials said night work (7:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) will be used as needed and that real‑time updates will be posted at DriveNC.gov.
