New Bern Area MPO

New Bern Area MPO New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, participating in a Continuing, Comprehensive and Cooperative transportation planning process.

The New Bern Area MPO was established in 2013 as a result of the Federal Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1973. Any Urbanized Area (UZA) with a population greater than 50,000 is designated as an MPO. The Census Bureau establishes UZA boundaries. The NBAMPO strives to ensure an open transportation planning process where the free exchange of ideas and information and the opportunity for inpu

t from interested parties can take place in an effective manner. The NBAMPO is governed by two committees; the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC).

The 2026-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs (MTIPs) identify state and federally funded transportatio...
06/01/2026

The 2026-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs (MTIPs) identify state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.

Amendment 10 removes various public transit projects at the request of the Integrated Mobility Division.

This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through June 10, 2026.

For more information and to submit comments, you can email [email protected], call 252-639-7593 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC

Traffic AlertStarting tonight, Monday, June 1, one lane of U.S. 70 Eastbound and Westbound will be closed east of Thur...
06/01/2026

Traffic Alert

Starting tonight, Monday, June 1, one lane of U.S. 70 Eastbound and Westbound will be closed east of Thurman Road for road construction nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Wednesday, June 3. Please pay close attention to posted signs for directions and be cautious as you drive through this active construction zone. This work is weather dependent.

We need your feedback! The local input period is official open for your priority ranking of potential transportation pro...
06/01/2026

We need your feedback! The local input period is official open for your priority ranking of potential transportation projects. Take the quick survey to rank projects from highest to lowest priority for the New Bern area and when your done, share the survey with friends and neighbors.

https://publicinput.com/nbampo-p8

Many of you may be unfamiliar with the timeline of how a transportation project comes to life. It often takes a long tim...
05/28/2026

Many of you may be unfamiliar with the timeline of how a transportation project comes to life. It often takes a long time to see the idea become a finished project, usually years. If you want to see the transportation network in the New Bern Area improved, the MPO is a great place to start. We work directly with NCDOT and local governments to develop project plans that compete for funding to be constructed. Sharing your thoughts during the planning phase, rather than after funding is allocated and project development is underway, is the best way to ensure your concerns are heard.

We are coming up on the local input period of the prioritization process this summer. The local input period is your opportunity to influence the scoring of projects by ranking them based on level of support. The higher a project ranks, the more likely it is to be funded. The survey for local input will be released at a later date. Projects submitted for our area can be found on the MPO website under the "P8" page.

Traffic AlertU.S. 70 Westbound Lane Closure at Thurman Road (5/27 - 5/29)Starting tonight, Wednesday, May 27, one lane...
05/27/2026

Traffic Alert

U.S. 70 Westbound Lane Closure at Thurman Road (5/27 - 5/29)
Starting tonight, Wednesday, May 27, one lane of U.S. 70 Westbound at Thurman Road will be closed for road construction nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Friday, May 29.

E Thurman Road Closure (5/27 - 5/29)
Starting tonight, Wednesday, May 27, E Thurman Road will be closed between U.S. 70 Westbound and the service road for road construction nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Friday, May 29.

During this time, access to and from U.S. 70 at E Thurman Road will be prohibited. To access E Thurman Road from U.S. 70 Westbound, drivers will be detoured to Taberna Way, Garner Road, then Old Cherry Point Road. To access U.S. 70 from E Thurman Road, drivers will follow the same detour route in reverse. Travelers on U.S. 70 Eastbound can access E Thurman Road via Airport Road to Old Cherry Point Road.

Please pay close attention to posted signs for directions and be cautious as you drive through these active construction zones. All work is weather dependent.

Traffic AlertU.S. 70 Westbound Closure at Grantham Road (5/26 - 5/27)Starting at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 26, one ...
05/26/2026

Traffic Alert

U.S. 70 Westbound Closure at Grantham Road (5/26 - 5/27)
Starting at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 26, one lane of U.S. 70 Westbound will be closed at Grantham Road for road construction until 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 27.

W Thurman Road Closure (5/26 - 5/27)
Starting at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 26, W Thurman Road will be closed between U.S. 70 Eastbound and the railroad track for road construction until 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 27. During this time, right turns from U.S. 70 Eastbound and left turns from U.S. 70 Westbound onto W Thurman Road will be prohibited. Traffic on W Thurman Road will not be able to access U.S. 70 at this location.

To access W Thurman Road from U.S. 70 Eastbound, drivers will be detoured to Taberna Way and the U.S. 70 Eastbound service road. From U.S. 70 Westbound, drivers will be detoured to W Camp Kiro Road and Waterscape Way. Traffic exiting W Thurman Road toward U.S. 70 will follow the same detour routes in reverse, depending on direction of travel.

Please pay close attention to posted signs for directions and be cautious as you drive through these active construction zones. All work is weather dependent.

New Bern Area MPO offices will be closed today for observance of Memorial Day. Celebrate responsibly! The summer traffic...
05/25/2026

New Bern Area MPO offices will be closed today for observance of Memorial Day. Celebrate responsibly! The summer traffic season has officially begun.

May is motorcycle safety month. Whether you ride on two wheels or four, we all share the same roads. This month is a rem...
05/22/2026

May is motorcycle safety month. Whether you ride on two wheels or four, we all share the same roads. This month is a reminder to stay alert, drive responsibly, and look twice for motorcycles. A few extra seconds of attention can save a life.

Sharing the road with cyclist can be confusing since it may not be something we come across everyday. Cyclists can seem ...
05/20/2026

Sharing the road with cyclist can be confusing since it may not be something we come across everyday. Cyclists can seem unpredictable and it is nerveracking trying to pass them at times. If the cyclist is following the rules as they should be, theres no need to worry, just slow down, give them space,and pass safely. If you are the cyclist, use hand signals, follow all traffic laws as if you were driving and be aware of your surroundings.

Traffic AlertStarting tonight, Wednesday, May 20, W Thurman Road will be closed between U.S. 70 Eastbound and the rail...
05/20/2026

Traffic Alert

Starting tonight, Wednesday, May 20, W Thurman Road will be closed between U.S. 70 Eastbound and the railroad track for road construction nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Friday, May 22. During this time, right turns from U.S. 70 Eastbound and left turns from U.S. 70 Westbound onto W Thurman Road will be prohibited. Traffic on W Thurman Road will not be able to access U.S. 70 at this location.

To access W Thurman Road from U.S. 70 Eastbound, drivers will be detoured to Taberna Way and the U.S. 70 Eastbound service road. From U.S. 70 Westbound, drivers will be detoured to W Camp Kiro Road and Waterscape Way. Traffic exiting W Thurman Road toward U.S. 70 will follow the same detour routes in reverse, depending on direction of travel.

Please pay close attention to posted signs for directions and be cautious as you drive through this active construction zone. This work is weather dependent.

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303 First Street
New Bern, NC
28560

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12526397592

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