2024 TS helene - replace pipe BP-006-2064 on NC 184 in avery CO. And pipe 940378 on NC 105 in watauga CO. Emergency repair pipe replacements

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $3.553 million on June 29, 2026, under the Emergency Relief (ER) Program (CFDA 20.271) to replace two drainage pipes damaged by Hurricane Helene floodwaters. The award funds emergency repair of Avery County pipe BP-006-2064 carrying Hanging Creek under NC 184 (Shawneehaw Avenue) near the intersection with SR 1337 (Dobbins Road) and Watauga County pipe 940378 (Federal Structure 1890378) carrying Valley Creek under NC 105. The work is being completed through emergency express design-build contract DK00420 to restore the failed drainage structures and prevent further damage to these state routes. Performance occurs in North Carolina with an ultimate completion date of October 1, 2034.

Project description

This is an emergency repair project to RE-establish drainage structures damaged by hurricane helene floodwaters and associated debris. Replace avery county pipe BP-006-2064 carrying hanging creek under NC 184 (shawneehaw avenue) near the intersection with SR 1337 (dobbins road). Replace watauga county pipe 940378 (federal structure 1890378) carrying valley creek under NC 105. The emergency repair work is being completed via emergency express design build contract DK00420 to repair the failed drainage structures as quickly as possible to prevent further damage to NC 184 and NC 105.