The NC 44 freeway has been extended both east and west to US 70. The bypass is signed US 70 Bypass. US 70 still runs through the north side of Goldsboro on the old US 70 bypass. There are still some NC 44 signs, but the designation is defunct.
The bypass has a Future Interstate sign with no shield on it. AASHTO has approved I 42 for this corridor. Once FHWA approves the number, NC will request to sign this bypass (along with the Clayton bypass) as I 42 or I 42 Future.
