NC 540 Prefered corridor selected

In April 2016, NCDOT announced they had selected a preferred study corridor for Southeast Outer loop. For more information, go to <Map>.

NC-540 Plan To Affect Residents, Businesses & Wetlands

Time Warner News (RALEIGH) 2/3/2016 - Reaction is reeling in after transportation officials reveal their preferred path to finish the I-540 outer loop. The Triangle Expressway will span from NC 55 Bypass in Apex to the US 64/US 264 Bypass in Knightdale. Some say the orange route would damage some wetlands and endanger marine life.But DOT officials say the picked paths have the least impact of the original suggested routes.Officials say 270 families could be impacted by this alternative and nearly a dozen businesses.Federal officials will review the plans first, before a final recommendation is announced in the spring.Read more <here>