The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in the US has awarded a $182m contract to S.T. Wooten to complete the final section of the Hampstead Bypass.
The project covers roughly seven miles of new road, designed to improve connectivity and ease traffic in New Hanover and Pender counties.
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The work will involve grading, drainage, paving, and structure development from North Carolina Highway (NC) 140 to NC 210, marking the completion of the nearly 13-mile stretch on the US 17 corridor.
Construction is set to commence later this month, with a projected completion date in 2030.
The remaining segment, extending from NC 210 to north of Hampstead, is currently under construction and is expected to finish by late 2027.
NCDOT’s initiative to upgrade the corridor aims to improve traffic conditions and safety. This involves constructing a bypass around Hampstead in Pender County.
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By GlobalDataNCDOT Division 3 engineer Trevor Carroll said: “The Hampstead Bypass project remains a top priority for the department and is crucial for the continued growth of the region. This is a huge milestone as we work toward the completion of the bypass.”
The Hampstead Bypass project is divided into two sections. Segment R-3300A stretches from NC 140 to NC 210 while Segment R-3300B extends from NC 210 to north of Hampstead.
Both segments are funded under the current State Transportation Improvement Program. Additionally, improvements to the US 17 corridor include a separate project from south of Washington Acres Road through Hampstead to Vista Lane.
In 2018, a new alignment known as the Safe Passage Way was established between Dan Owen Drive and Factory Road.
