Traffic Notice


The U.S. 70 Business bridge over Interstate 95 at Exit 95 will be reconstructed into a taller, longer and wider structure; the two-lane bridge over I-95 will be replaced with a five-lane bridge with a sidewalk. In addition, the on/off ramps will be reconfigured to meet modern standards, and traffic signals will be installed at the intersections of the ramps and U.S. 70 Business. The project should begin July 2024 and run for 13 months; both bridge lanes and possibly lanes on I-95 may experience closure throughout the life of the project. Real time traffic updates for the entire state of NC can be found on the NC DOT website.


Maps & Directions


Today most everyone has a GPS at their disposal, but if you like to have a map in hand, just give us a call.

Johnston County pullout from East Coast Map on the Visitors Guide.It's a straight shot along our major Interstates 95 and 40 to Johnston County, making our county the North-South and East-West connection in North Carolina.

Johnston County is located in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina, just 30 minutes from Raleigh, our state capital.  RDU International Airport is 30-45 minutes west from Johnston along the I-40 corridor with 400 daily flights. AMTRAK in Selma offers two daily trains for rail passengers.

Mid-way along I-95, Smithfield in Johnston County is approximately the 0 mile marker between New York City and Jacksonville, Florida. 

Don't pass us by - we invite you to explore what awaits beyond the highway!
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