U.S. Route 70 Bypass (Goldsboro, North Carolina)

U.S. Route 70 Bypass
Goldsboro Bypass
Route of US 70 Bypass in red
Route information
Maintained by NCDOT
Length:	21.7 mi (34.9 km)
Existed:	2016 – present
Major junctions
West end:	US 70 in Goldsboro
	I‑795 in Goldsboro US 117 in Goldsboro US 13 near Goldsboro
East end:	US 70 in La Grange
Location
Counties:	Wayne, Lenoir
Highway system
United States Numbered Highway System List Special Divided Replaced North Carolina Highway System Interstate U.S. State Scenic

U.S. Route 70 Bypass (US 70 Byp.) is an bypass route of US 70 in North Carolina that runs west of Goldsboro to La Grange. Formally known as North Carolina Highway 44 (NC 44), from 2011 to 2016, its current designation is also only temporary as it will become part of Interstate 42 (I-42).

US 70 Byp. is a four-lane freeway that is 21.7 miles (34.9 km) in length north of Goldsboro, connecting with US 70 at both ends. Starting west of Goldsboro, it splits as the through traffic from US 70, which continues on towards Goldsboro. In a northeasterly direction, it connects with NC 581, I-795 and US 117, where it turns southeasterly. After connecting with Wayne Memorial Drive, US 13 and Parkstown Road, it merges back as the through traffic with US 70 near La Grange. Mile markers along the route are based off US 70 and the speed limit is 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) throughout.

The bypass serves both as a strategic transportation corridor for North Carolina and part of the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET).