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I-42
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I-42 2 segments totaling 26 miles

The Road:

Begins at I-40/NC 540 near Garner (Wake County) and ends at US 70 near La Grange (Lenoir County).
I-42 will eventually run from I-40 to Morehead City.

Towns and Attractions:

Wake Co.: None
Johnston Co.: None
Wayne Co.: Goldsboro
Lenoir Co.: None

History:

In April 2016, I-36 was officially requested by NCDOT to AASHTO for designation for the future interstate corridor running along US 70 from I-40 in Garner southeast to Morehead City. This corridor was placed into the interstate system via the December 2015 FAST act that amended the ISTEA Act of 1991. During the April 2016 AASHTO meeting, the number for 36 was rejected and AASHTO and NCDOT agreed on the number 42 instead.
In fall 2024, I-42 was signed (replacing US 70) from I-40 to US 70 Powhatan and also replaced US 70 Bypass around Goldsboro.

Comments:

I-42 will eventually use the following existing roadways: US 70 from Powhatan to west of Goldsboro; US 70 around La Grange; US 70 from Dover to Morehead City except at Havelock.
The biggest challenge will be trying to make a full interchange with I-95 in Selma

Exit List:

EXIT 1: I-40, NC 540
EXIT 2: NC 36 WEST
EXIT 5: NC 36 EAST
EXIT 8: US 70
GAP IN ROUTE:
EXIT 34: US 70 EAST
EXIT 35: NC 581
EXIT 39: I-795
EXIT 40: US 117
EXIT 42: SR 1556 Wayne Memorial Dr
EXIT 45: US 13
EXIT 47: SR 1714 Parkstown Rd
EXIT 53: US 70 WEST

Last Update: 20 February 2025

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