Month: November 2025

Public Comment Opportunity: STIP/MPO Amendment #25-7

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The WMPO’s 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP/MPO Amendment #25-7 is now available. This amendment includes revisions to the 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP Highway Program and introduces three new projects: two statewide additions and one project within the WMPO planning area.

Review the document here. A printed copy of the document can also be viewed at the WMPO office, located at 525 N. Fourth Street in downtown Wilmington.

An important part of this process is providing the public with an opportunity to comment. The public comment period will be open from NOVEMBER 19, 2025 until 5 p.m. on DECEMBER 19, 2025.

All comments may be emailed to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or mailed via U.S. mail to:

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1810

For more information, please email wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov.

NCDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Independence Boulevard Extension

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing a 1.7-mile extension of Independence Boulevard in Wilmington to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion through central Wilmington.

NCDOT will host an Open House and Public Hearing to share project details and gather feedback from the community.

Public Meeting Details:
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Open House: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Cafeteria | 4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington

For more information about the proposed project and upcoming meetings, visit the Independence Boulevard Extension project webpage.

If you have questions about the upcoming meetings or need additional information, please contact the WMPO at wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or by calling (910) 341-3258.

Public comment opportunity: STIP/MPO Amendment #25-6

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The WMPO’s 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP/MPO Amendment #25-6 is now available. This amendment includes revisions to the 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP Highway Program, which encompasses four statewide projects and one project within the WMPO planning area.

Review the document here. A printed copy of the document can also be viewed at the WMPO office, located at 525 N. Fourth Street in downtown Wilmington.

An important part of this process is providing the public with an opportunity to comment. The public comment period will be open from OCTOBER 29, 2025 until 5 p.m. on NOVEMBER 28, 2025.

All comments can be mailed to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or mailed via U.S. mail to:

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1810

For more information, please email wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov.