The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting an open house and public hearing on Monday for the Independence Boulevard extension project in central Wilmington.
The proposed 1.7-mile project would extend Independence Boulevard from the intersection with Randall Parkway and Mercer Avenue to U.S. 74, also known as the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, according to a release.
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Transportation officials will be available during the open house from 5-6:30 p.m. to answer questions and receive comments regarding the proposed project in the cafeteria of the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, 4100 Sunglow Dr.
A presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will be livestreamed.
Written comments may also be provided at the meeting, submitted by telephone by calling 601-300-5186, enter project code 4173, by email to IndependenceBlvd@PublicInput.com, or at NCDOT’s public input portal by Jan. 16, 2026.
Auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act will be provided at the request of those who require special services by contacting Aleksandra Djurkovic at 919-707-6024 or andjurkovic@ncdot.gov as early as possible.
Interpretive services for anyone who does not speak English, or has a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, will be also be available upon request before the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
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