06/23/2008

Associated Press

Construction is virtually complete on a section of U.S. 17 that establishes a four-lane highway from Camden County to points west.

The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reports that the Windsor bypass carries traffic to U.S. 64 in Williamston. From there, the highway is four lanes all the way to Raleigh.

Prior to its opening, traffic on U.S. 17 was forced into the town of Windsor, past mostly residential neighborhoods. Nearing the downtown area, a stoplight frequently halted traffic that needed to make a turn to continue on U.S. 17 South.

Construction began in February 2006 and was completed five months early. The project was originally scheduled to be done three years from now.

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Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://www.pilotonline.com