Capital Boulevard (US 1) - the biggest long term change
/Capital Boulevard (US 1) — Project Number U-5307
NCDOT plans to transform Capital Boulevard between I-540 and Purnell/Harris Road into a controlled-access highway, with interchanges and service roads replacing some existing direct access.
Design and right-of-way acquisition are already progressing. Acquisition for the northern sections is scheduled to begin in fall 2027. The project is funded through the state program, but schedules may change.
Why buyers should care: The eventual changes may improve through-travel and traffic operations, but they could also change how residents reach shops, side streets, neighborhoods and businesses. Properties close to planned interchanges deserve special attention.
Official sources for project information, including construction activities, traffic impacts, schedule updates, and project announcements are below:
NCDOT Engagement Hub- Comments on Capital Blvd. Project
