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North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) contractors are in the final stages of a multi-year construction effort aimed at doubling the traffic capacity on North Carolina’s I-95. This extensive project spans 18.2 miles and is presently 82 percent finished. While some finishing touches read more…

The article: North Carolina I-95 Project to Double Capacity in Final Stages, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

RoadNews

August 28, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Tropical Storm Idalia May Strengthen to a Major Hurricane Before Hitting Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia is anticipated to become a significant threat to Florida this week, as weather experts say the storm may rapidly strengthen to become a serious major hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida.

There is currently an ‘extreme’ risk for impacts in a read more…

The article: Tropical Storm Idalia May Strengthen to a Major Hurricane Before Hitting Florida, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

August 12, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Summary of North Carolina’s Massive I-95 Corridor Improvement Projects

The 182-mile stretch of I-95 in North Carolina was built between 1956 and 1980 as a four-lane interstate highway. Over the years, there were not any major improvements or widening done to the interstate.

Beginning in the early 2000s, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) read more…

The article: Summary of North Carolina’s Massive I-95 Corridor Improvement Projects, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

August 4, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Bridge Over I-95 Damaged, Closed in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) closed the Pope Road bridge over Interstate 95 in Dunn after it was struck by an overheight vehicle.

An unknown vehicle going north struck the bridge and damaged its steel girders. NCDOT has closed the bridge as a precaution until the read more…

The article: Bridge Over I-95 Damaged, Closed in North Carolina, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

July 28, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

North Carolina I-95 Rest Areas to Close for Several Months for Renovation Work

The pair of rest areas along I-95 in Johnston County will be renovated under a $1.4 million contract awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

The interior of both buildings on the northbound and southbound sides of the highway will get face-lifts. All major fixtures, read more…

The article: North Carolina I-95 Rest Areas to Close for Several Months for Renovation Work, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

June 5, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Ramp Closures Will Detour I-95 Traffic in Cumberland County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reports that I-95 traffic will encounter ramp closures associated with the widening of Interstate 95 around the Cumberland-Robeson county border.

The following ramps will be affected:

I-95 Northbound exit ramp onto U.S. 301/I-95 B read more…

The article: Ramp Closures Will Detour I-95 Traffic in Cumberland County, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

I-95 Attractions Interstate 95

March 1, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Explore the Parks, Trails and Rivers of Goldsboro, North Carolina

Halfway between Raleigh and the Atlantic coast, Goldsboro, North Carolina, sits on the banks of the Neuse River and is the centerpiece of Wayne County, which boasts a diverse and beautiful landscape. Most visitors travel via U.S. Highway 70 or I-795 to reach Goldsboro, located just east of read more…

The article: Explore the Parks, Trails and Rivers of Goldsboro, North Carolina, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

February 19, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Lumberton Bridge Over I-95 Will Be Replaced, Work Begins Next Week

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reports that the Carthage Road (Exit 19) bridge over Interstate 95 in Lumberton is scheduled to close next week for demolition and reconstruction.

The bridge is the first of several that must be replaced since a project to widen I-95 b read more…

The article: Lumberton Bridge Over I-95 Will Be Replaced, Work Begins Next Week, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 Road Trips

February 5, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Eclectic and Creative, Downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina, is so Inviting

This is the proud home of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, one of the oldest fighter communities in the world. But vibrant downtown Goldsboro is a welcoming mix of old and new, with both hometown traditions and worldly flair. Its restored brick storefronts house independent restaurants, read more…

The article: Eclectic and Creative, Downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina, is so Inviting, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 Road Trips

January 15, 2023August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Ocracoke, North Carolina Returns to the Top of Best Beaches List

The lifeguarded beach at Ocracoke, the barrier island famous for its connections to Blackbeard, returns to the top of Dr. Beach’s list of 10 Best Beaches in America, a pinnacle it first reached in 2007. Dr. Stephen Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach) officially revealed the 2022 selection at a g read more…

The article: Ocracoke, North Carolina Returns to the Top of Best Beaches List, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide