The N.C. Department of Transportation maintains the second-largest highway system in the nation, with about 80,000 miles. As the population of North Carolina grows, so does the need for new highways and other road improvements that will ease congestion and ensure the safety and mobility of motorists.
A lot of work goes into building a road long before the first layer of concrete is ever poured. Learn how the site is selected, who creates the plans and how environmental factors are included in the process.
Most major projects across North Carolina are included in NCDOT’s State Transportation Improvement Program, a biannual document that outlines transportation priorities for the next seven years. The STIP shows when each phase of a project is slated to begin and how much each phase will cost.
NCDOT maintains a Construction Progress Report with the current status of major construction projects across North Carolina. Information about road closures and other activities affecting travel is available through NCDOT’s Traveler Information Management System (TIMS).
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NCDOT is working on major projects across the state that will offer significant benefits to thousands of drivers every day. Search by region to find out more about projects in your community.
The public plays an active role in NCDOT’s road-planning process. The Public Involvement Office holds informational workshops and public hearings to provide project information and gather citizen input.
NCDOT staff does not build the majority of the state’s highways; private contractors do. The Construction Unit helps administer those contracts, as well as track project progress, process pay estimates and claims, and ensure that projects meet set specifications.
IMPACT stands for Information Management Public Affairs, Construction and Traffic control. The IMPACT Unit works to keep travelers informed about construction projects across the state and promote