P-5734: Trinity Road Rail Improvement in Wake County
P-5734: Trinity Road Rail Improvement in Wake County
Proposed closure of the at-grade railroad crossing on Trinity Road and the replacement of the closing with a vehicular bridge over the railroad in Wake County.
Interactive Study Area Map:
Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to close the at-grade railroad crossing on Trinity Road and replace the closed crossing with a vehicular bridge over the North Carolina Rail Road (NCRR). The project is located at the intersection of Trinity Road and E. Chatham Street in Cary. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at the Trinity Road railroad crossing by eliminating the potential for train and automobile crashes.
Project Highlights
The proposed cross-section of Trinity Road will include four travel lanes, a median, curb and gutter, a 2 foot bike lane and a 5 foot sidewalk on the eastern side of the road.
The project would:
- Replace the railroad crossing with a bridge carrying Trinity Road over E. Chatham Street
- Shift the road slightly to the east
- Extend Trinity Road to the south across E. Chatham Street connecting it to the existing driveways at WakeMed Soccer Park
Project History
In 2016, The Raleigh-Cary Traffic Separation Study thoroughly assessed the at grade crossings of the NCRR between Cary and Raleigh. Within the study area, there have been two train-vehicular crashes over the past three decades. With increased frequencies there were possibilities of this issue getting worse. In response to the safety concerns, the study recommended the closure of the at grade crossing on Trinity Road and constructing a vehicular bridge to carry Trinity Road over the NCRR.
Project Map
Typical Sections
Public Meeting
In-Person | |
|---|---|
Date | Monday, November 20th |
Time | Public Open House: 5pm - 7pm |
Location | Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513 |
Project Funding:
Activity | Estimated Costs* |
Project Development & Design | $ 4,000,000 |
| Property Acquisition | $ 23,393,000 |
| Utility Relocation | $ 600,000 |
Construction Cost | $ 26,300,000 |
Total Cost | $ 54,293,000 |
*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Timeline:
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting | November 2023 |
Right-Of-Way Aquisition | 2027 |
Construction Begins | 2029 |
* Future dates subject to change.
Project Comments
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,
please submit before December 3, 2023.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: TrinityRoad-Rail-Improvement@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 4495
Project Contact Information
Tamara Njegovan
Senior Rail Project Development Engineer
NCDOT Rail Division
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Project Contact Information
Ryan White, P.E.
Consultant Project Manager
Stantec
801 Jones Franklin Road #300
Raleigh, NC 27606
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RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of way Acquisition Process Videos