Kinston Bypass

Project R-2553C
Type: 4-Lane Divided Freeway on New Location
Affected Counties: Craven, Jones, Lenoir


Kinston Bypass is intended to reduce the traffic congestion that currently exists along a 20-mile stretch of U.S. 70 between LaGrange and Dover.

There are currently 12 design options being evaluated for this project which range from 21 miles to 25 miles. All of the designs are four-lane median-divided freeways which would only allow access to the roadway at interchanges.

Right of way acquisition for the project is set to begin in 2026.


Project Maps:

Kinston Bypass Project Map

Kinston Bypass Project Map


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If your property is at risk of taking by the government for this project, be sure to get in touch with an experienced land condemnation attorney right away to ensure that your rights are protected as a property owner. Fill out and submit a contact form with details about your situation, or call our office at 919-781-1107 to speak directly with one of our attorneys for a legal consultation today.