NC DOT's $26M Plan to Restore Pigeon River Gorge

North Carolinas Department of Transportation unveils a massive plan to rebuild Interstate Forty through the Pigeon River Gorge, involving a quarry in Pisgah National Forest. To offset environmental impact, theyll add 1057 acres to the forest, create wildlife crossings, and build a new bridge. The Federal Highway Administration will fund these measures, estimated at $26.7 million, aiming to restore the forest and improve water quality by late 2028. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.