Why is this expansion needed once the NC 540 (Western Wake Parkway) is completed?
The traffic along US 64 is expected to increase, even with the introduction of NC 540 (Western Wake Parkway). This is a result of the continued growth of the Triangle, particularly in western Wake and eastern Chatham counties. NC 540 is anticipated to draw little traffic away from US 64, because it primarily serves north-south traffic heading to and from Research Triangle Park. The majority of motorists who will use the future NC 540 currently use NC 55, Davis Drive and other north-south roads. The majority of motorists who currently use US 64 east of Davis Drive are headed to Raleigh and points north and east, or destinations along US 64 such as the MacGregor Office Park, the Cary Autopark and Regency Park.
