NCDOT Traffic Reconfigurations and James City Congestion
Craven County
Summary
Craven County is spending $400,256 to relocate over seven miles of fiber-optic cables along Highway 70 due to the I-42 expansion. NCDOT will reimburse most of the cost, leaving the county to cover a portion that doubles network capacity.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The net cost to the county is $65,009.69 out of a total project cost of $400,256.
County water utility users, local schools, and community facilities who will benefit from improved fiber capacity.
Anyone trying to drive through James City right now is going to deal with annoying delays and detours.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners - Oct 5, 2026
Commissioners discussed severe traffic congestion and delays in James City caused by recent NCDOT highway 70 construction changes. The county met with NCDOT to establish regular communication and signal timing adjustments.
Part of Williams Road off U.S. 70 in Craven County to open Saturday
Part of Williams Road off U.S. 70 in Craven County to open Saturday WITN
Board of Commissioners - Jul 6, 2026
Craven County is spending $400,256 to relocate over seven miles of fiber-optic cables along Highway 70 due to the I-42 expansion. NCDOT will reimburse most of the cost, leaving the county to cover a portion that doubles network capacity.
Demolition nears for Highway 70 project in James City
Demolition nears for Highway 70 project in James City WCTI
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