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Planning a Safer, Smarter, and More Connected Sunset Beach

📸 Recommendations from the first Public Input Meeting

Curious about what comments and suggestions were gathered? Explore the boards below showcasing the recommendations along NC 904 — from U.S. 17 to the Sunset Beach Bridge. These images highlight roadway features, intersections, and areas of concern that will help guide the study.

Your observations are welcome! As you view the photos, consider how you use the corridor — and share your feedback in the SURVEY.

 

 


 

🤝 Who Is Involved

The NC 904 Corridor Study is a partnership between:

  • The Town of Sunset Beach

  • The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS)

  • Brunswick County

  • The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)

The project team is led by Bolton & Menk and AECOM, with valuable input from community members, business owners, and key stakeholders.

🛣 What the Study Is About

This comprehensive transportation planning effort evaluates current and future traffic, safety, and growth challenges along the NC 904 corridor. The study will identify:

  • Potential roadway connections and intersection upgrades

  • Bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements

  • Policy recommendations to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable travel for all users

⏳ Project Timeline

The study is currently underway, with data collection, community engagement, and draft recommendations scheduled throughout 2025.
A final plan will be presented to the Sunset Beach Town Council and the GSATS Transportation Advisory Committee once completed.

🌅 Where It’s Happening

The project focuses on the NC 904 corridor in Sunset Beach, stretching from U.S. 17 to the barrier island.
This vital route serves as:

  • A primary access point to the beach

  • A designated emergency evacuation route

  • A growing area of residential and commercial development

💡 Why It Matters

NC 904 is nearing capacity due to seasonal surges in population and ongoing development. Safety is a key concern, with the northern corridor and nearby U.S. 17 seeing several serious and fatal crashes.

This study aims to:

  • Improve safety and traffic flow

  • Support emergency response access

  • Enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal options

  • Guide sustainable growth and land use decisions

  • Position the Town for competitive funding opportunities

🔗 Stay Informed

Visit this page as you'd like to stay updated as the project progresses and new opportunities for feedback are announced.

GSATS_Sunset_Beach_NC_904_Corridor_Study.pdf