Planning a Safer, Smarter, and More Connected Sunset Beach
📸 Project Recommendations
- Gateway Infrastructure
- Speed Limit Reduction
- Roundabouts
- Intersection Modifications
- Streetscape Enhancements
- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Improvements
🤝 Who Is Involved
The NC 904 Corridor Study is a partnership between:
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The Town of Sunset Beach
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The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS)
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Brunswick County
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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:
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Potential roadway connections and intersection upgrades
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Bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements
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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:
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A primary access point to the beach
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A designated emergency evacuation route
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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:
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Improve safety and traffic flow
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Support emergency response access
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Enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal options
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Guide sustainable growth and land use decisions
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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.