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Capital Investment

Restricted Bridge-Clayton
Upgrading this structure eliminates speed restrictions and improves clearance on Highway 70 Business. The previous bridge had been damaged by trucks striking its girders. This bridge span was replaced in a single day, February 6, 2008!
Cost: $1,000,000
Status: Completed
Watch this railroad bridge be replaced

NC 54 Bridge-Research Triangle Park
A narrow, outdated bridge was replaced with a double-track structure that will accommodate regional transit needs, increase rail capacity, improve vehicular traffic flow and eliminate substandard clearance. NCRR's portion of the project is complete, and on budget.
Cost: $5,500,000

Restricted Bridge-near Burlington
The existing bridge over Highway 87 is restricted for double-stack loads.
Cost: $250,000
Status: In Progress

Bridge Trestle-Craven County
A single-track wooden trestle in Craven County needs replacement to accommodate today's wider, faster, heavier rail cars and to improve access to the port.
Cost: $450,000
Status: Completed

Neuse River Bridge-Johnston County
This 80-year old bridge requires repair and renovations. Its 306-foot through truss span is height restricted. Work will improve clearance.
Cost: $250,000
Status: In-Progress

Bridge and Grade Separation-Charlotte
Both vehicular and train traffic would flow more smoothly with improvements to the busy Sugar Creek Road area in Charlotte. With heavy freight and passenger train service, this part of the line is under evaluation. The project would be done jointly with other partners.
Cost: $20,000,000
Status: Preliminary Engineering 2007-2008

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