The map above shows only the project's general location. (View detailed maps)Project Information Left TableCounty:MultipleStatus:Under ConstructionSTIP Number:MultipleProject Information Right TableEstimated Cost:N/AStart Date:2014Completion Date:TBD Page Content Project Overview Planning and development are underway to improve mobility and reduce congestion for motorists traveling north and south in central Wilmington. The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes extending Independence Boulevard for approximately 1.7 miles from the intersection with Randall Parkway and Mercer Avenue to U.S. 74 (Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway).Project CostThis project is listed as Project U-4434 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program. The latest available estimate of costs is shown below.Table CaptionEstimated Amount*Right of way acquisition$133,500,000Utility relocation$2,300,000Construction costs$288,800,000 Total cost$424,600,000* Estimated costs are subject to change. Upcoming Public MeetingsThere are no upcoming public meetings for this project. Contact Send Message Last updated Nov. 3, 2025