*This is a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) notice. Brunswick County is not responsible for the accuracy of this information. For the most up-to-date information, visit the NCDOT website or contact NCDOT directly.
The N.C. Department of Transportation and S.C. Department of Transportation will hold two rescheduled pre-hearing open houses and corridor public hearings regarding the proposed Carolina Bays Parkway Extension project. These meetings, originally planned for earlier dates, were postponed due to the potential for inclement weather.
The open houses and public hearings will be held on Monday, Oct. 20 (South Carolina) and Thursday, Oct. 23 (North Carolina). The same information will be presented at both meetings (learn more below).
NCDOT and SCDOT are proposing to extend Carolina Bays Parkway (S.C. 31) from its current location at S.C. 9 in Horry County, S.C., across the North Carolina state line to U.S. 17 in Brunswick County near Shallotte. The proposed improvement is a multi-lane full access freeway partially on a new location. The primary purpose of the project is to improve transportation in the area by enhancing mobility and connectivity for traffic moving in and through the project area.
The public hearings are scheduled for:
North Carolina
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Open House: 5-6:30 p.m.
Corridor Public Hearing: 7 p.m.
Sea Trail Convention Center
75-A Clubhouse Road
Sunset Beach
Click Here to Join Meeting via Microsoft Teams (North Carolina)
South Carolina
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
Open House: 5-6:30 p.m.
Corridor Public Hearing: 7 p.m.
North Strand Recreation Center
120 State Highway 57 South
Longs, SC
Click Here to Join Meeting via Microsoft Teams (South Carolina)
NCDOT and SCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments regarding the proposed project. The opportunity to provide verbal comments and/or submit written comments and questions will be provided. The public may attend at any time during the above hours. Project details and maps can be found at the NCDOT public input webpage.
Map
Public Comment
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.
The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone (855) 925-2801 enter project code 7734, email at Carolina-Bays-Pkwy@publicinput.com or at NCDOT's public input portal by Nov. 21, 2025.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Aaron R. LeBeau, P.E.
Project Manager
NCDOT Division 3 - Project Development Unit
5501 Barbados Blvd.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Special Accommodations
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:
Jamille Robbins
NCDOT Public Involvement
Community Studies & Visualization Group Leader
(855)-925-2801, enter project code 7734
Carolina-Bays-Pkwy@publicinput.com
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
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UPDATE: NCDOT, SCDOT Public Hearings for Carolina Bays Parkway Extension Postponed
Posted September 26, 2025
UPDATE – Due to forecasted weather for North Carolina and South Carolina early next week, the department has determined to postpone the upcoming public hearings for Carolina Bays Parkway Extension.
Staff will reschedule the meetings for a later date and alert the public when a date has been decided upon.
Please see original release on NCDOT's website.
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Veronica Newsome, NCDOT Division 3 Public Information Officer
NCDOT, SCDOT to Hold Public Hearings for Carolina Bays Parkway Extension
Posted September 12, 2025
The N.C. Department of Transportation and the S.C. Department of Transportation will hold two pre-hearing open houses and corridor public hearings for the proposed Carolina Bays Parkway Extension project. The same information will be presented at both meetings and will be streamed live (see below).
NCDOT and SCDOT are proposing to extend Carolina Bays Parkway (S.C. 31) from its current location at S.C. 9 in Horry County, S.C., across the North Carolina state line to U.S. 17 in Brunswick County near Shallotte. The proposed improvement is a multi-lane full access freeway partially on a new location. The primary purpose of the project is to improve transportation in the area by enhancing mobility and connectivity for traffic moving in and through the project area.
The public hearings are scheduled for:
North Carolina
Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
5-8 p.m.
Sea Trail Convention Center
75-A Clubhouse Road
Sunset Beach
Click Here to Join Meeting via Microsoft Teams (North Carolina)
A formal presentation will be made beginning at 7 p.m.
South Carolina
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
5-8 p.m.
North Strand Recreation Center
120 State Highway 57 South
Longs, SC
Click Here to Join Meeting via Microsoft Teams (South Carolina)
A formal presentation will be made beginning at 7 p.m.
NCDOT and SCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments regarding the proposed project. The opportunity to provide verbal comments and/or submit written comments and questions will be provided. The public may attend at any time during the above hours. Project details and maps can be found at the NCDOT public input webpage.
Map
Public Comment
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.
The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone (855) 925-2801 enter project code 7734, email at Carolina-Bays-Pkwy@publicinput.com or at NCDOT's public input portal by Oct 31, 2025.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Aaron R. LeBeau, P.E.
Project Manager
NCDOT Division 3 - Project Development Unit
5501 Barbados Blvd.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Special Accommodations
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:
Jamille Robbins
NCDOT Public Involvement
Community Studies & Visualization Group Leader
(855)-925-2801, enter project code 7734
Carolina-Bays-Pkwy@publicinput.com
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
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