Appalachian development - US19/ US74/ US129 from andrews to topton; and US129 (tallulah RD) from topton to robbinsville. Upgrade part of corridor K.

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $1 million on August 12, 2026, under the Appalachian Development Highway System (CFDA 20.229) to upgrade and improve Corridor K connecting Cherokee and Graham Counties.

The project encompasses roadway improvements on US 19, US 74, and US 129 from Andrews to Robbinsville, North Carolina. Work is currently in the environmental planning phase and includes minor widening upgrades and general safety and mobility improvements. The project spans two segments: Cherokee County along US 19/US 74/US 129 from US 19 Business in Andrews to US 129 (Tallulah Road) near Topton at the Cherokee-Graham County line; and Graham County along US 129 (Tallulah Road) from Topton to SR 1275 (Five-Point Road) in Robbinsville. The period of performance extends from the award date through January 1, 2049. Place of performance is North Carolina.

The ADHS program, jointly administered by the Appalachian Regional Commission and FHWA, supports timely completion of designated corridors and roadways within the 13-state Appalachian Region to contribute to economic development opportunities. Funds support construction, reconstruction, or improvement of highways on the ADHS network.

Project description

This is an appalachian development highway system (ADHS) project to upgrade and improve a section of corridor K connecting cherokee and graham counties from andrews to robbinsville. Work will take place in cherokee county along US 19 / US 74 / US 129 from US 19 business in andrews to US 129 (tallulah road) near topton at the cherokee-graham county line; and in graham county along US 129 (tallulah road) from US 19 / US 74 / US 129 near topton and the county line to SR 1275 (five-point road) in robbinsville. This project is currently in the environmental planning phase. Proposed improvements include minor widening upgrades and general safety and mobility improvements.