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DIVISION
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CherokeeClay
Graham
Macon
Swain
Jackson
Transylvania
HaywoodBuncombe
Madison
Henderson
Yancey
Mitchell
McDowell
Rutherford
Polk
Burke
Cleveland
Caldwell
Avery
Watauga
Gaston
Lincoln
Catawba
Alexander
Wilkes
AsheAlleghany
Surry
Yadkin
Iredell
Rowan
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Stokes
Forsyth
Davie
Davidson
Union Anson
Montgomery
Richmond
Moore
Randolph
Guilford
CaswellRockingham
Alam
ance
Chatham
Orange
Person
Durham
Granville
Wake
Lee
Harnett
CumberlandHoke
Scot
land
Robeson Bladen
Columbus
Sampson
Johnston
Brunswick
Pender
Duplin
Onslow
Jones
Lenoir
Wayne
Greene
Carteret
Craven
Beaufort
NewHanover
Wilson
NashFranklin
Warren
Halifax
Edgecombe
PittHyde
Washington
Martin
Chowan
Gates
Hertford
Northampton
Bertie
Pasquotank
Perquimans
Camden
Currituck
Pamlico
TyrrellDare
Vance
Stanly 20
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NCDOT Highway Division 1113 Airport DriveSuite 100Edenton, N.C. 27932252-482-1850
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BERTIECAMDENCHOWANCURRITUCKDAREGATESHERTFORD
HYDEMARTINNORTHAMPTONPASQUOTANKPERQUIMANSTYRRELLWASHINGTON
Billy Mitchell, HatterasCurrituck CountyDare County RegionalElizabeth City RegionalFirst Flight, Kill Devil HillsHyde County
Martin CountyNortheastern Regional, EdentonOcracoke IslandPlymouth MunicipalTri-County, Ahoskie
Cedar Island-OcracokeCurrituck-Knotts IslandHatteras-OcracokeOcracoke Express Passenger Ferry (Hatteras-Ocracoke)Swan Quarter-Ocracoke
DIVISION EMPLOYEES
As of July 2019
DIVISION 1 COUNTIES
ROAD MILES
LANE MILES
Permanent Temporary Total428 10 438
5,208
10,989
NCDOT Highway Division 1113 Airport DriveSuite 100Edenton, N.C. 27932252-482-1850
Jerry Jennings, PEDivision [email protected]
Allen MoranBoard of Transportation [email protected]
FERRY ROUTES
AIRPORTS
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MAJOR PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2019
MARC BASNIGHT BRIDGE (DARE COUNTY) State-of-the-art $252 million, 2.8-mile bridge built to replace the 55-year-old Herbert C. Bonner Bridge across Oregon Inlet Opened to traffic in February 2019; built to last 100 years Includes more and better navigational spans for marine traffic underneath the bridge After most of the old Bonner Bridge is demolished, about 1,000 feet at the south end will be left in place as a pedestrian walkway
WRIGHT MEMORIAL BRIDGE REFURBISHMENT (DARE AND CURRITUCK COUNTIES) A two-year, $21 million refurbishment of the bridge between Currituck and Dare counties was completed this summer Includes quick-drying, longer lasting pavement that will absorb some of the corrosion caused by the Outer Banks' salty air and water Will extend the life of the bridge used heavily by tourist traffic in the summer months
DELIVERY OF M/V RODANTHE (HYDE AND DARE COUNTIES) First new Ferry Division vessel in seven years Beginning an effort to phase out smaller Hatteras-class ferries with river-class ferries to increase capacity on the Ocracoke-Hatteras route
MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERWAY IN 2020 U.S. BUSINESS 17 IMPROVEMENTS IN PERQUIMANS COUNTY (PERQUIMANS COUNTY) The project will replace the 90-year-old Hertford ‘S-Bridge’ Will improve the causeway north of the bridge, which has been damaged by the settling of the ground beneath it Work began in summer 2019; scheduled completion date of late 2021
WIDENING OF U.S. 158 IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (NORTHAMPTON COUNTY) The project will widen U.S. 158 between Interstate 95 and St. John’s Church Road Will improve safety as well as traffic flow and access to existing and potential future industry along the U.S. 158 corridor
RODANTHE ‘JUG HANDLE’ BRIDGE (DARE COUNTY) It will be an elevated 2.4-mile bridge over Pamlico Sound Bypasses the often-flooded ‘S-Curves’ just north of Rodanthe on Hatteras Island Part of the Bonner Bridge Replacement Project
DELIVERY OF M/V AVON AND M/V SALVO Two new river-class ferries, capable of carrying 40 vehicles apiece, will be delivered to the Ferry Division in 2020. It’s a continuation of efforts to phase out the smaller, Hatteras-class vessels
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RESURFACING PROJECTS FY 2019
Primary routes: 240 lane milesCost: $25,653,960 Secondary roads: 271 lane milesCost: $14,000,464 Total: 511 lane milesTotal cost: $39,654,423
MAINTENANCE SPENDING FY 2019: $31.02 million
BRIDGES FY 2019
Inspected: 447Rehabilitated: 2 Replaced: 9
DRIVEWAY PERMITS ISSUED FY 2019: 97
SUBDIVISION PLANS REVIEWED FY 2019: 21
PROJECT-RELATED PUBLIC MEETINGS FY 2019: 6
LITTER CLEANUP FY 2019
Roadside litter picked up*: 587,085 poundsState cost: $1,233,317*Combines Contract Litter Removal, NCDOT Forces, Adopt-A-Highway, Sponsor-A-Highway and other volunteers
WEATHER-RELATED PREPARATION AND CLEANUP FY 2019
Winter weather operationsBrine: 64,725 gallonsSalt: 40 tonsSalt/Sand: 125 tons
Hurricane-damaged sites Florence: 5 roads
Hurricane debris removedFlorence: 231 tonsMichael: 88 tons
STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP) CONTRACTS AWARDED DURING STATE FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 (FY 2019)
10Projects
$15,240,410Value
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TRAVEL VOLUME (IN 100 MVMT*) 5-Year Avg**: 33.01FY 19: 33.04
TOTAL CRASHES 5-Year Avg.: 6,062FY 19: 6,017
CRASH RATE (PER 100 MVMT)5-Year Avg.: 183.64FY 19: 182.12
TOTAL FATALITIES5-Year Avg.: 46FY 19: 53
FATALITY RATE (PER 100 MVMT)5-Year Avg.: 1.39FY 19: 1.60
TOTAL INJURIES5-Year Avg.: 2,438FY 19: 2,440
INJURY RATE (PER 100 MVMT)5-Year Avg.: 73.84FY 19: 73.85
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES FY 2019Bicycle: 0Pedestrian: 10*100 Million Vehicle Miles of Travel (MVMT)** 5-year average for fiscal years 2014-2018
BRIDGE HEALTH INDEX (Percent in good condition as of July 2019):Interstate: 100.0Primary: 79.9Secondary: 73.0Total: 76.5
STRUCTURALLY DEFICIENT BRIDGES (Percent as of July 2019):Interstate: 0.0Primary: 5.6Secondary: 10.7Total: 8.1
PAVEMENT CONDITION RATINGS (Percent of pavement miles ranked good as of December 2018):Interstate: 90.1Primary: 72.0Secondary: 60.2Total: 64.0
DIVISION 1INFRASTRUCTURE
HEALTH
DIVISION 1 HIGHWAY SAFETY
RATES FY 2019
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The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) lays out the N.C. Department of Transportation’s plan for transportation projects during the next 10 years. The STIP is updated approximately every two years. The 2020-2029 STIP includes 68 projects in Division 1. Among the improvements planned are:
In Currituck County, build the 4.7-mile Mid-Currituck Bridge from the mainland to the Outer Banks, providing a second bridge across Currituck Sound. The $491 million, two-lane toll bridge will alleviate summertime congestion and improve the flow of evacuation traffic. The project includes a 1.5-mile bridge across Maple Swamp, connecting Aydlett to U.S. 158.
In Martin and Beaufort counties, widen U.S. 17 from north of N.C. 171 to south of Williamston. Construction is expected to begin in 2021.
In Dare County, make safety and operational improvements on the entire length of Colington Road from U.S. 158 until the road’s end. Construction is expected to begin in 2021.
Aviation projects: 4 Total value: $1,615,000
Bicycle and Pedestrian projects: 2Total value: $1,104,000
Bridge projects: 3Total value: $18,054,000
Ferry projects: 4Total value: $17,747,000
Highway projects: 41Total value: $772,449,400
Interstate Maintenance projects: 7Total value: $50,635,000 Rail projects: 1Total value: $3,960,000
Safety projects: 6Total value: $70,000
ALL PROJECTS: 68Total value: $866,262,400
2020-2029 STIP PROJECTS FOR DIVISION 1
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Division Engineer Jerry Jennings, PE252-482-1850 | [email protected]
Deputy Division Engineer Sterling Baker, PE252-482-1850 | [email protected]
Division Project Development Engineer Gretchen Byrum, PE252-482-1879 | [email protected]
Division Construction Engineer Randy Midgett, PE252-482-1850 | [email protected]
Division Maintenance Engineer C.W. ‘Win’ Bridgers, PE252-482-1850 | [email protected]
Bertie County Maintenance 120 Powell & Stokes Road, Windsor | 252-794-4356
Chowan, Gates & Perquimans County Maintenance 304 U.S. 158 West, Gatesville | 252-357-0844
Camden, Currituck & Pasquotank County Maintenance 1929 North Road St., Elizabeth City | 252-331-4778
Hyde, Tyrrell, Washington & Mainland Dare County Maintenance 14193 N.C. Highway 94 North, Creswell | 252-797-4598
Dare County Maintenance (Outer Banks & Hyde) 306 Simon St., Manteo | 252-473-2990
Martin County Maintenance 1740 Prison Camp Road, Williamston | 252-792-2503
Hertford County Maintenance 318 West Modlin, Ahoskie | 252-209-2720
Northampton County Maintenance 9339 Highway 305 North, Jackson | 252-534-4031
Division Traffic Engineer Jason Davidson252-482-1857 | [email protected]
Division Planning Engineer Craig Midgett252-482-1850 | [email protected]
Division Business Officer Darlene Dunlow252-482-1858 | [email protected]
Public Relations Officer Tim Hass252-423-5109 | [email protected]
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Bertie County License Plate AgencyWindsor License Plate Agency122 East Granville Street, Windsor252-794-3253
Chowan CountyDriver License OfficeEdenton Driver License Office307 West Freemason Street, Edenton252-482-8941
License Plate AgencyEdenton License Plate Agency810 North Broad Street, Edenton252-482-2424
Currituck CountyDriver License OfficeMobile Unit (Limited Schedule)NC Cooperative Extension – Currituck County Center120 Community Way, Barco919-715-7000
License Plate AgencyCurrituck County License Plate Agency257 Caratoke Highway, Moyock252-232-9296
Dare CountyDriver License OfficesNags Head Driver License 2808 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head252-480-6465
Mobile Unit (Limited Schedule)Hatteras Civic Center57709 Highway 12, Hatteras919-715-7000
License Plate AgencyIsland Pharmacy210 U.S. Highway 64, Manteo252-473-3926
Gates CountyDriver License OfficeMobile Unit (Limited Schedule)Gates County Community Center130 US Highway 158 West, Gatesville919-715-7000
Hertford CountyDriver License OfficeAhoskie Driver License Office242 N.C. 42 West, Ahoskie252-332-5525
License Plate AgencyAhoskie License Plate Agency907 East Memorial Drive, Ahoskie252-332-2801
Hyde CountyDriver License OfficesMobile Unit (Limited Schedule)Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department822 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke919-715-7000
Mobile Unit (Limited Schedule)Hyde County Government Building1223 Main Street, Swan Quarter919-715-7000
License Plate AgencySpencer’s Furniture Store34910 U.S. Highway 264, Engelhard252-925-3752
Martin CountyDriver License OfficeMartin County Government Center305 East Main StreetWilliamston252-789-4395
License Plate AgencyMartin County Government Center305 East Main Street, Williamston252-789-4560
Pasquotank CountyDriver License OfficeElizabeth City Driver License Office1164 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City252-331-4776
License Plate AgencyCountry Club Plaza1545 North Road Street Suite E, Elizabeth City252-338-6965
Perquimans CountyDriver License OfficeMobile Unit (Limited Schedule)Perquimans County Municipal Building114 West Grubb Street, Hertford919-715-7000
License Plate AgencyPerquimans County Municipal Building114 West Grubb Street, Hertford252-426-1087
Tyrrell CountyDriver License OfficeMobile Unit (Limited Schedule)Tyrrell County Public Library414 Main Street, Columbia919-715-7000
License Plate AgencyTyrrell County Office Building106 South Waters StreetColumbia252-796-4987
Washington CountyDriver License OfficeMobile Unit (Limited Schedule)Pettigrew Library201 E. Third Street, Plymouth919-715-7000
License Plate AgencyPlymouth License Plate Agency101 Forest Road, Suite C, Plymouth252-793-2063
302,828Vehicle registrations
as of July 2019
64,798Driver licenses
issued in FY 2019
195,017Drivers licensed as
of July 2019
Driver License Office License Plate Agency
Bertie CountyChoanoke Public Transit Authority choanokepta.org | 252-539-2022
Camden CountyInter-County Public Transportation Authorityicpta.net | 252-338-4480
Chowan CountyInter-County Public Transportation Authorityicpta.net | 252-338-4480
Currituck CountyInter-County Public Transportation Authorityicpta.net | 252-338-4480
Dare CountyDare County Transportation Systemdarenc.com/departments/transportation252-475-5640
Gates CountyGates County Inter-regional Transit System (GITS)gatescounty.govoffice2.com | 252-357-4487
Hyde CountyHyde County Transithydecountync.gov/public_transportation.php252-926-1637
Martin CountyMartin County Transitmartincountyncgov.com/transit | 252-789-4390
Northampton CountyChoanoke Public Transit Authority choanokepta.org | 252-539-2022
Pasquotank CountyInter-County Public Transportation Authorityicpta.net | 252-338-4480
Perquimans CountyInter-County Public Transportation Authorityicpta.net | 252-338-4480
Tyrrell CountyGator Line252-926-1637
Washington CountyRiverlight Transit252-793-4041 x255
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Local and regional transit systems provide public transportation service for residents of all 100 North Carolina counties. The NCDOT Public Transportation Division manages federal and state public transportation grant programs and supports transit agencies with planning, training and technical assistance.
Rural Planning Organizations (RPOs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are North Carolina’s local transportation planning agencies. They develop transportation projects for their communities and help NCDOT decide which projects will receive public funding.
ALBEMARLE RPOAngela Welsh, Planning Director512 South Church StreetHertford, N.C. 27944albemarlecommission.org/rpo252-426-5775 | [email protected]
MID-EAST RPOBryant Buck, Executive Director1502 North Market Street, Suite A Washington, N.C. 27889 mideastcom.org 252-946-8043 | [email protected]
PEANUT BELT RPOCathy Scott, Executive Director 260 Premier BoulevardRoanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870 peanutbeltrpo.com252-519-2630 | [email protected]
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On Sept. 6, 2019, Hurricane Dorian slammed into Ocracoke Island, devastating the island with a seven-foot storm surge and damaging much of N.C. 12 north of Ocracoke village. NCDOT awarded a $1.77 million emergency contract to repair the road and rebuild the dune system, and N.C. 12 reopened to traffic on Dec. 5. NCDOT is also in the midst of a project to shore up the ferry basin and stacking lanes at the north end of Ocracoke Island.
After decades of waiting, the replacement to the 55-year-old Herbert C. Bonner Bridge opened to traffic on the afternoon of Feb. 25, 2019. The new Marc Basnight Bridge uses state-of-the-art engineering, offers better and safer navigation opportunities for mariners, and is designed to withstand the difficult Outer Banks wind and weather conditions for 100 years.
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry made its debut in May 2019 and was met with rave reviews from locals and tourists. By the time service ended on Labor Day, the ferry had carried 28,604 people and 1,670 bicycles – but no automobiles – across Pamlico Sound between Hatteras and Ocracoke villages.
OCRACOKE STORM DAMAGE
BASNIGHT BRIDGE OPENS
PASSENGER FERRYSERVICE ESTABLISHED
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DIVISION
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CherokeeClay
Graham
Macon
Swain
Jackson
Transylvania
HaywoodBuncombe
Madison
Henderson
Yancey
Mitchell
McDowell
Rutherford
Polk
Burke
Cleveland
Caldwell
Avery
Watauga
Gaston
Lincoln
Catawba
Alexander
Wilkes
AsheAlleghany
Surry
Yadkin
Iredell
Rowan
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Stokes
Forsyth
Davie
Davidson
Union Anson
Montgomery
Richmond
Moore
Randolph
Guilford
CaswellRockingham
Alam
ance
Chatham
Orange
Person
Durham
Granville
Wake
Lee
Harnett
CumberlandHoke
Scot
land
Robeson Bladen
Columbus
Sampson
Johnston
Brunswick
Pender
Duplin
Onslow
Jones
Lenoir
Wayne
Greene
Carteret
Craven
Beaufort
NewHanover
Wilson
NashFranklin
Warren
Halifax
Edgecombe
PittHyde
Washington
Martin
Chowan
Gates
Hertford
Northampton
Bertie
Pasquotank
Perquimans
Camden
Currituck
Pamlico
TyrrellDare
Vance
Stanly
North Carolina's 100 counties are divided into 14 regions – referred to as highway divisions – in which the N.C. Department of Transportation's Division of Highways distributes the
duties of building and maintaining state-owned bridges and highways.
Some information in this Division Guide may have changed since publication. For the latest news and information, visit NCDOT online at ncdot.gov.
North Carolina Department of TransportationRoy Cooper, Governor
J. Eric Boyette, Secretary
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1 South Wilmington St. 1501 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, N.C. 27699-15011-877-DOT-4YOU (1-877-368-4968)ncdot.gov
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles: 919-715-7000
Real-time traffic information: DriveNC.gov or dial 511
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