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The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched a website for Moore County residents to get up-to-date information on the Sandhills Area Improvement Projects. The projects currently include three road projects in Aberdeen, Southern Pines, and Pinehurst. The NCDOT says “the projects aim to improve safety, ease traffic congestion, and reduce travel time, leading to an improved quality of life for residents.”

The roads included in the project are listed below.

  • U.S. 15-501/N.C. 211 from U.S. 1 (Sandhills Boulevard) in Aberdeen to Brucewood Road in Southern Pines (U-5814)
  • U.S. 1 (Sandhills Boulevard) from Roseland Road to the U.S. 15-501 Intersection, and from West Main Street in Aberdeen to Old U.S. 1 in Southern Pines (U-5815B)    
  • N.C. 5 from U.S. 1 in Aberdeen to the intersection of Trotter Drive/Blake Boulevard in Pinehurst (U-5756)

Planning and development are currently underway with initial construction efforts slated to begin Fall 2024. These initial construction efforts include clearing and grubbing of vegetation from the right-of-way and relocation of dry utilities such as power and gas.

As construction progresses, efforts will be made to minimize impacts to travelers. Regular updates will be shared with the community about the construction efforts to help travelers make advanced plans to avoid delays. Construction is anticipated to be complete by Spring 2029.

Residents can visit the website, Sandhills Area Improvement Projects, to learn more about the project, view project maps, sign up for the mailing list, and more.

Article and photo contributed by NCDOT.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native, Patrick is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years of experience in the news industry at organizations such as CNN, WRAL, CBS 17 and more. He has covered major weather events as a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter. Patrick's passion is covering breaking news, for which he has won several prestigious news industry awards. He is one of the first N.C. news videographers to become a FAA certified drone pilot.

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