Widening of Highway 133 begins in Belville

BELVILLE (WWAY) — The Belville Board of Commissioners on Friday announced the start of major upgrades to NC Highway 133 near the Belville Town Hall, which will extend to just past Old River Road.

The project is a partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chatham Civil Contracting, and AECOM.

 The town is hosting a ceremony in honor of the improvements this Monday, July 31st at 11 a.m. at the Belville Town Hall.

“The Commissioners and I are committed to helping our businesses thrive and promoting safety for all who travel through Belville,” Mayor Mike Allen said in a press release. “We are working diligently with our partners to make sure this important task is completed. These road improvements literally lay the groundwork for a thriving future expansion of our road system.”

This effort also involves teaming with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to install a multi-use path and a crosswalk at the Blackwell Road intersection.    

“This project is a very important mission for the Town of Belville and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. While working as a team with the Town of Belville, we were all successful on funding, designing, and awarding this project and are looking forward to its completion,” Chad Kimes with NCDOT said.