FAYETTEVILLE – State transportation officials are seeking public feedback on a proposal to improve a 2-mile section of Murchison Road by constructing raised medians, adding U-turn areas and redesigning a major intersection.
For COVID-safety related reasons, the N.C. Department of Transportation s not holding an in-person meeting on the proposed design to upgrade Murchison Road between Interstate 295 and just south of the U.S. 401 Bypass.
Instead, the department has established a project webpage where a preliminary design map, project timeline, estimate costs and other information can be found. The website includes a video showing a simulation of how Murchison Road would be upgraded.
As part of the proposal, the heavily traveled intersection of Murchison Road at the U.S. 401 Bypass would be reconstructed into a quadrant-left design. Since most delays at intersections are caused by left-turning traffic, this innovative design redirects left-turning drivers onto a connector road, reducing congestion at the major intersection.
Murchison Road leads into downtown Fayetteville. The proposed overall upgrade would improve safety, reduce traveling delays and plan for anticipated growth in traffic volumes.
The NCDOT will consider public comments submitted by June 7 toward the final design. People may send their feedback or ask questions of the project design team through these ways:
- Call 984-205-6615; enter project code 9728 and leave a voicemail
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled people who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson at 919-707-6073 or pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible to make arrangements.
People who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.