BENSON — The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on plans to widen more than a half-mile of N.C. 242 near Interstate 40.
The department is proposing to expand the existing two-lane highway to four lanes with a raised median between Tarheel Road and I-40 at Exit 325. The project would also include concrete curbs and gutters, as well as roundabouts at the intersections with Federal Road Extension and Tarheel Road.
An open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Benson Conference Center at Town Hall, 303 E. Church St. Attendees can review design maps and ask questions of the project team. There will be no formal presentation during the event…