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2019 NC Transportation Summit
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 – Thursday, January 10, 2019
8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Raleigh Convention Center
500 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Registration available here
KTRPO Open House Announced for P5.0 Division Needs Transportation Projects
Public Comment on KTRPO Division Needs Projects Being Accepted
The KTRPO has proposed the following division needs transportation projects to be considered for inclusion in the 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Aerial maps of the project are available for public viewing below. The points assigned by the KTRPO were done in accordance with the adopted Local Input Methodology. Public comments will be open for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Comments may be sent to the following: info@kerrtarcog.org with the phrase ‘KTRPO Division Needs Project Comments‘ in the subject line. Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments at P.O. Box 709 Henderson, NC 27536
P5.0 Division Needs Project – Franklin County
P5.0 Division Needs Projects – Granville County
![](https://www.kerrtarcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/P5-Subcommittee-Recommendations-Divison-Needs-Projects-H171085-300x232.jpg)
H171085 – Widen US 158 from US 158 loop at Williamsboro St. in Oxford to I-85 to improve congestion & safety
![](https://www.kerrtarcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/P5-Subcommittee-Recommendations-Divison-Needs-Projects-H171078-300x213.jpg)
[H171078] Construct extension of New Commerce Dr. (SR 1649) to tie into Knotts Grove Rd. (SR 1607) to provide additional access point to the new County Law Enforcement Center
P5.0 Division Needs Projects – Person County
![](https://www.kerrtarcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/P5-Subcommittee-Recommendations-Divison-Needs-Projects-H171084jpg-300x209.jpg)
[H171084] Modernize roadway between SR 1521/Halifax Rd. & SR 1329/Old NC 501 to improve congestion & safety
P5.0 Division Needs Projects – Vance County
![](https://www.kerrtarcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/P5-Subcommittee-Recommendations-Divison-Needs-Projects-H170689-300x212.jpg)
[H170689] Upgrade Dabney Dr. from South of S. Beckford Dr. to US 158 Bypass; should include planted medians, sidewalks, and bike lanes
P5.0 Division Needs Projects – Warren County
![](https://www.kerrtarcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/P5-Subcommittee-Recommendations-Divison-Needs-Projects-H170493-300x212.jpg)
[H170493] Add turn lane at intersection US 1 and US 401 in Norlina to improve traffic flow & increase safety
Project Submitted by NCDOT Division 5: H172189 – Div. 5 Non-Municipal Division Wide Signal System
Project Description: Add cameras & fiber to signals in Division 5 which are outside municipal systems & upgrade software & add equipment to enable monitoring of signals. Proposed Project Locations: Wake, Granville, Person, and Franklin Counties.
The projects outlined above, were submitted to NCDOT at the Division Needs level. These projects cascaded from the Regional Impact category.