HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a construction contract for the final segment of the Hampstead Bypass, a long-anticipated project aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity in New Hanover and Pender counties.
The $182 million contract was awarded to S.T. Wooten Corporation to build roughly 7 miles of roadway between N.C. 140 (formerly U.S. 17 Wilmington Bypass) and N.C. 210. This final portion will complete the nearly 13-mile bypass along the U.S. 17 corridor. Work includes grading, drainage, paving, and bridge construction, with crews expected to break ground as early as late August. The project is slated for completion in 2030.
“The Hampstead Bypass project remains a top priority for the Department and is crucial for the continued growth of the region,” said Trevor Carroll, NCDOT Division 3 Engineer. “This is a huge milestone as we work toward the completion of the bypass.”…