NCDOT Approves Nearly $4 Million Resurfacing Bid For Johnston County
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A better ride is coming to 15 miles of Johnston County roadways, thanks to a nearly $4 million resurfacing project recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
The work will include milling, repaving and restriping along these primary corridors:
- N.C. 96 from U.S. 301 to Old Beulah Road
- South Brightleaf Boulevard (U.S. 301) in Smithfield from Brogden Road to U.S. 70 Business
- Wall Street (U.S. 301) in Benson from the Harnett County line to the Interstate 40 bridge
Additionally, these secondary routes will be resurfaced:
- Cornwallis Road from Old Drug Store Road to East Justin Drive (3.6 miles)
- Wilson’s Mills Road (almost 5 miles)
- Banner Heights Road and Banner Lane
Raleigh-based Fred Smith Co. may begin work as soon as July 27 and will have until the end of next year to complete the project.
To minimize traffic disruptions, the contractor will not be allowed to close lanes on school days along routes such as N.C. 96 and Cornwallis Road, which serve nearby schools.
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This is a tribute to old beulah she was a wonderful human being
Hmmmm…Fred Smith….anyone surprised?
NOPE!!! The Good Old Boys network strikes again, with your tax dollars.
These roads may need resurfacing, but not as bad as Zachs Mill rd. between Raleigh Rd and Hwy 50.
Too many people have run off this road, they’ve wasted time and money by just putting dirt down on the edge 5 times in the last 5 years. No edge on the road, no lane stripes to determine lanes. It’s very bad, and to top it off two new subdivisions have been built on this stretch of road. One serious accident and so many close calls.
When will we get this taken care of??
The bid is awarded to lowest bidder….I guess fred Smith was the lowest bidder
Still need to do something about N.C. 210 from McGee’s crossroads to Smithfield. The whole road needs to be widened since you dumped 12 new subdivisions that all enter out on that roadway with 1 traffic light in the whole stretch. Plus what ever they are building behind the Waffle House in Mcgees which I suspect to be new townhomes which the construction crew carved a bump into the road itself.
Selma needs 300 million in road resurfacing. Selma has terrible roads. I get they have to replace the lines but after two years the refilling sinks in. They need to go back over so many spots that have sunk in.
Twin Ponds Road in Selma. Over time, the road has become more heavily trafficked, and I believe it is essential to address the following issues:
– The road surface has deteriorated significantly and is in need of resurfacing to ensure safe driving conditions.
– Portions of the road appear inadequately wide, which can pose safety risks for both vehicles and pedestrians.
– The absence of road markings in certain areas further contributes to potential hazards, as clear lane demarcation is vital for safe navigation.