GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A big upgrade is coming to some Eastern North Carolina Interstates.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to convert two bypass segments of US 70 into Interstate 42. The NCDOT received federal approval for the Interstate. Now, crews are working in Johnston, Wayne and Lenoir counties.
Interstate 42 is designed to connect major cities in Eastern North Carolina. The hope for NCDOT is that this improves reliability with freight deliveries, reduces delays and increases connectivity all over the state. The route currently has a few phases in active construction…