I-540 Phase 2

Good news for Raleigh commuters: The U.S. DOT announced a $417 million loan has been approved to improve traffic flow in the City of Oaks. Dubbed the Complete 540 Phase 2, the project will finish the last section of the Triangle Expressway loop—extending the toll road 10.8 miles and spanning from I-40 to the preexisting I-540 at I-87/ U.S. 64/U.S. 264.

“This important infrastructure project will provide congestion relief by allowing local north-south travelers options to avoid the busiest segments of 540 in Southwest Raleigh,” says Deputy Transportation Secretary Polly Trottenberg. “Completing the route will also ensure the community has an additional evacuation route to help during emergencies such as hurricanes on the coast.” Here’s to smoother commutes ahead!

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