DIVISION 1 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Division 1 Contacts

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DIVISION

1

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 Engineer252-482-1850jjennings@ncdot.gov

Allen MoranBoard of Transportation Member252-423-1309allenmoran@ncdot.gov

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 | jjennings@ncdot.gov

Deputy Division Engineer Sterling Baker, PE252-482-1850 | sbaker@ncdot.gov

Division Project Development Engineer Gretchen Byrum, PE252-482-1879 | gabyrum@ncdot.gov

Division Construction Engineer Randy Midgett, PE252-482-1850 | rmidgett@ncdot.gov

Division Maintenance Engineer C.W. ‘Win’ Bridgers, PE252-482-1850 | cwbridgers@ncdot.gov

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 | jdavidson@ncdot.gov

Division Planning Engineer Craig Midgett252-482-1850 | camidgett@ncdot.gov

Division Business Officer Darlene Dunlow252-482-1858 | ddunlow@ncdot.gov

Public Relations Officer Tim Hass252-423-5109 | tdhass@ncdot.gov

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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 | awelsh@accog.org

MID-EAST RPOBryant Buck, Executive Director1502 North Market Street, Suite A Washington, N.C. 27889 mideastcom.org 252-946-8043 | bbuck@mideastcom.org

PEANUT BELT RPOCathy Scott, Executive Director 260 Premier BoulevardRoanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870 peanutbeltrpo.com252-519-2630 | cathyscott@halifaxdevelopment.com

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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

1

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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