NC H598

Department of Transportation shall study NC Highway 54 in Wake County from NC 540 to Northwest Maynard Road in conjunction with affected Metropolitan Planning Organization or Rural Planning Organization.

Study shall examine roadway widening, intersection improvements, potential road relocation outside railroad right-of-way, and potential railroad grade separations.

Department must report initial findings to Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee by October 1, 2012, and continue annual reports on May 1 until study completion.

Final recommendations on master plan and any necessary legislative changes must be submitted to Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.

Effective upon enactment.