North Carolina Turnpike Authority

This past Saturday, June 22, we celebrated Complete 540 Phase 1, the extension of the Triangle Expressway, scheduled to open in August.     Our journey has been nothing short of remarkable and innovative, and I am thrilled to have shared this wonderful event with you all!   I want to extend heartfelt thanks to dignitaries, community members, sponsors and everyone who joined us at 540 Fest. With 2,500 attendees, your presence made the day unforgettable and record setting.     As we drive forward, let’s remember the spirit of unity, progress, and resilience that defines the collaboration between our community and the project.    For more project information visit: https://lnkd.in/eTw6MScH

Last Thursday, May 16th, NCDOT and other dignitaries helped us break ground on Phase 2 of the #Complete540 Project which will complete the 540 loop.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-QsaHfh

We are pleased to announce that NCDOT and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority have awarded and signed the final contract for the second phase of the Complete 540 project, which will complete the 540 loop around the greater Raleigh area. All remaining sections of the 540 loop around Raleigh are now either under construction or under contract. Learn more about Complete 540 Phase 2: https://lnkd.in/guQwcQmR

The #Complete540 project team strives toward being a good neighbor to communities near the project. In service of this goal, contractors donated about 5,000 pounds of scrap steel to the Wake Technical Community College Welding Department. The types of steel donated mirror what students will see in the field after graduation, providing a chance to practice in the classroom. We can’t wait to see what these students will accomplish!