NCDOT Division 9 tells Forsyth commissioners beltway sections AA/AB are >90% complete; other bridge and resurfacing projects detailed
June 01, 2026 | Forsyth County, North Carolina
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North Carolina Department of Transportation Division 9 staff updated Forsyth County commissioners on June 1 about ongoing and upcoming road, bridge and resurfacing projects in the division.
John Ryan and Deputy Division Engineer Mazak Tucker described Division 9’s program (45–50 active projects at any time) valued at roughly $800–900 million. Tucker highlighted the northern beltway work: eastern segments were completed last year and central eastern segments AA and AB (tie‑ins to I‑40 and US‑311) are under construction at better than 90% complete and are expected to be tied in and functional ahead of the formal contract completion dates once vegetation establishment periods elapse.
Tucker gave status updates on several projects: R257A (US‑158 toward Walkertown) — let in May 2024 and about 37% complete with a March 2029 completion target; NC‑66 (Old Hollow Road) — about 45% complete with April 2027 target; Macy Grove Road Extension (Kernersville) — final inspection pending and expected to open in the coming weeks after vegetation establishment; and U5760 (Big Meat Farm Road interchange on US‑421) — recently let (Nov 2025) and in early earthwork at about 7% complete.
Staff also reviewed a pavement‑preservation program, a bridge replacement (BR‑168 University Parkway over US‑52) to be let in June, and a set of three bridges (Third/Fourth/Fifth over US‑52) expected as a bundled contract later in the multi‑year plan. Tucker explained how regional MPOs and the TIP process feed projects into the division’s prioritized list and noted that roughly 80% of funding for these projects is state sources, with about 20% federal.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about schedules and detour impacts; DOT staff said the BR‑168 work will use phased traffic switches and Silas Creek Parkway bridge work will rely on I‑40 detours and incentives for early delivery to shorten closures. The update concluded with DOT staff offering project lists and online resources for more detail; no action was requested of the commissioners at the briefing.
The DOT presentation closed after a brief question period; staff will return to discuss specific contracts or local impacts as projects advance.
John Ryan and Deputy Division Engineer Mazak Tucker described Division 9’s program (45–50 active projects at any time) valued at roughly $800–900 million. Tucker highlighted the northern beltway work: eastern segments were completed last year and central eastern segments AA and AB (tie‑ins to I‑40 and US‑311) are under construction at better than 90% complete and are expected to be tied in and functional ahead of the formal contract completion dates once vegetation establishment periods elapse.
Tucker gave status updates on several projects: R257A (US‑158 toward Walkertown) — let in May 2024 and about 37% complete with a March 2029 completion target; NC‑66 (Old Hollow Road) — about 45% complete with April 2027 target; Macy Grove Road Extension (Kernersville) — final inspection pending and expected to open in the coming weeks after vegetation establishment; and U5760 (Big Meat Farm Road interchange on US‑421) — recently let (Nov 2025) and in early earthwork at about 7% complete.
Staff also reviewed a pavement‑preservation program, a bridge replacement (BR‑168 University Parkway over US‑52) to be let in June, and a set of three bridges (Third/Fourth/Fifth over US‑52) expected as a bundled contract later in the multi‑year plan. Tucker explained how regional MPOs and the TIP process feed projects into the division’s prioritized list and noted that roughly 80% of funding for these projects is state sources, with about 20% federal.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about schedules and detour impacts; DOT staff said the BR‑168 work will use phased traffic switches and Silas Creek Parkway bridge work will rely on I‑40 detours and incentives for early delivery to shorten closures. The update concluded with DOT staff offering project lists and online resources for more detail; no action was requested of the commissioners at the briefing.
The DOT presentation closed after a brief question period; staff will return to discuss specific contracts or local impacts as projects advance.
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