The NCDOT is proposing the Kinston Bypass, a projected four-lane, median-divided freeway with full control of access in Lenoir, Jones, and Craven counties in North Carolina. The project extends from US 70 near La Grange (in Lenoir County) to US 70 near Dover (at the Jones and Craven county line). The project study area is located mostly in Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina, with the eastern part of the project study area in Craven and Jones counties. The proposed project is approximately 21 miles long and includes upgrades of existing US-70 and construction of a portion on new location. The project includes construction of a new four lane, single span bridge on new location to cross the Neuse River.