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NCDOT Covered Bridge Road Widening Project: 

The N.C. Department of Transportation is in the process of widening a 1.5-mile section of Covered Bridge Road, from west of Helena Lane to east of Buffalo Road.

• NCDOT plans to widen Covered Bridge Road to three lanes from just west of Helena Lane to east of Buffalo Road.
• This project will add several turn lanes and realign South Murphrey Road to meet Archer Lodge Road.
• Dedicated left turn space will help reduce rear-end crashes, lessen congestion at busy intersections, and improve overall traffic flow for local and regional drivers.
• The project includes two new traffic lights – at Castleberry Road and at the newly-aligned South Murphrey Road / Archer Lodge Road.
• Construction began September may begin as early as Fall 2026 and is expected to be completed by Summer 2028.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about this project are listed below.

The town will continue to update this webpage with new information on this project as NCDOT makes it available.

Information on Crosswalk Installation:

  • Awarded the NCDOT Pedestrian Safety Grant
  • Funded through Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and administered through NCDOT
  • Beginning construction in the coming months
  • The Town will communicate with residents concerning the project once they learn of the timeline
  • Curb ramps and crosswalk markings will be installed at the area across from Archer Lodge Road from the community center to the church
  • Will include ramps and tactile paving which will be in full compliance with ADA
  • Link for full details on NCDOT website

Street Signs:

  • For street name sign repairs on State maintained roads, please contact Johnston County Planning Department at 919-989-5150 with State road name and number

Street Lights:

  • In March 2012, Duke Energy Progress finished installing 27 street lights throughout the center of Town
  • These lights help to illuminate dark intersections in Town 

NCDOT: