Future
Currently there is plans to widen US 52 between Wadesboro to NC 24/NC 27, in Albemarle, to four-lanes by around 2015 (STIP: R-2320).
In the more distant future, US 52 between NC 65, in Winston-Salem, to I-74, near Mount Airy, is planned to be reconstructed to interstate-grade standards (STIP: I-4404).
In Winston-Salem, a bridge replacement (built in 1964) is currently under construction that crosses over Liberty Street and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Switching Yard. The project includes widening of Liberty Street, ramp improvements along US 52, and install new traffic signals in area. It is estimated at $19 million and to be completed on November 1, 2012.
Upgrades of US 52 to interstate grade, between Interstate 85 and Interstate 40/US 311 are estimated to cost $8.725 million. Property acquisition will start in June, 2012, with construction scheduled for May, 2013. Once completed, US 52 will be in concurrency with Interstate 285.
Read more about this topic: U.S. Route 52 In North Carolina
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