NCDOT U-71 East End Connector

Weston & Sampson performed the preliminary and final design for the East End Connector, a multi-lane freeway with full control of access in Durham, North Carolina.

The project extends from NC 147 to NC 98 and will improve mobility and safety for motorists traveling through Research Triangle Park. The design included multi-lane, multi-level, high-speed ramps with both directional and semi-directional movements and over 116,000 linear feet of roadway centerline alignments and more than 10,000 linear feet of sidewalk. Our visualization team created 3D models and animation using LumenRT, MicroStation V8i, SketchUp, and Google Earth to visually show proposed highway improvements. Services also involved coordination with the Rail Division and utility companies, water and sewer line relocations, hydraulic and floodplain analysis, drainage design, and public meeting assistance.