U.S. 17 Hampstead Bypass
Project: NCDOT STIP R-3300A, R-3300B
Counties: New Hanover, Pender
Estimated Cost: $429 million
Projected Start Date: Segment A is underway; Segment B projected to begin late 2026
Overview: Improvement of the U.S. 17 corridor by building a bypass around Hampstead. Segment A extends from N.C. 140 (formerly known as the U.S. 17 Wilmington Bypass) to N.C. 210. Segment B would extend from N.C. 210 to north of Hampstead. Both segments are funded for construction.
DOT Project Page: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/us-17-hampstead-bypass/Pages/default.aspx
Project Maps: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/us-17-hampstead-bypass/Pages/project-maps.aspx
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