North Carolina's Road Funding Crisis

North Carolina’s roads are in dire need of repair, but the state’s transportation department is strapped with a $9 billion funding gap—forcing tough choices on how to pay for everything from turn lanes to interstate expansions. With the old gas tax model failing to keep up with rising costs and population growth, lawmakers are debating tax hikes or tolling as the only viable options. While tolling is seen as a last resort—especially for urban areas with heavy traffic—it’s becoming increasingly necessary for big projects, like one near Raleigh. The state’s top transportation official says local approval will be key, and with the Senate expected to confirm his leadership, the future of North Carolina’s infrastructure hangs in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7a806fbe9bc2031