2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Pitt County Government

3. NC 43/Ivy RoadImprove safety and capacity at the intersection of NC 43 South and SR 2241 (Ivy Road)Pitt County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (2005)In 2005, Pitt County developed the Pitt County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) incooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The CTPreplaced the 1993 Thoroughfare Plan, and recommends improvements that are needed toprovide an efficient transportation system during the 2005-2030 planning period. The planserves as an official guide to providing a well-coordinated, efficient, and economicaltransportation system utilizing all modes of transportation. The plan was unanimouslyapproved by the Board of Commissioners in October 2005, and subsequently received finalendorsements from the Mid-East RPO and NCDOT.Plan Recommendations:1. US 264 EastUpgrade US 264 from an Expressway to a Freeway. US 264 is designated by NCDOT asa Strategic Highway Corridor, and upgrading the facility to a Freeway will improveintrastate travel and access from the central part of the State to the coastal area.2. US 13/NC 11Upgrade US 13/NC 11 from a Boulevard to a Freeway. US 13/NC 11 is designated as aStrategic Highway Corridor and upgrading the facility will improve intrastate travel andaccess from I-40 to Virginia.3. NC 33Widen NC 33 to a 4-lane facility. NC 33 is classified as a Major Thoroughfare, andimprovement to a multi-lane facility will provide relief from future congestion andprovide a safer and more efficient roadway connection to US 17.4. NC 43Widen NC 43 to a 4-lane facility. NC 43 is classified as an Other Major Thoroughfare,and improvement to a multi-lane facility will provide relief from future congestion andprovide a safer and more efficient roadway.5. NC 903 EastImprove NC 903 to current roadway standards by realigning the existing left turn laneon the eastern side of NC 30. NC 903 is classified as an Other Major Thoroughfare, andimprovement will provide relief from growing congestion and provide a safer and moreefficient roadway.6. Widening Projects: NC 30, NC 118, NC 222, NC 102, NC 121, SR 1565 (Grimesland BridgeRoad)2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Appendix A: Inventory and AnalysisPitt County, North Carolina A-59