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NC Gen Stat § 136-89.55 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6D - Controlled-Access Facilities.|§ 136-89.55 - Local service roads.

 136-89.55. Local service roads.In connection with the development of any controlled-access facility the Department of Transportation is authorized to plan, designate, establish, use, regulate, alter, improve, maintain, and vacate local service or frontage roads and streets or to designate as local service or frontage roads and streets any existing road or street, and to exercise jurisdiction over service or frontage roads in the same manner as is authorized over controlled-access facilities under the terms of this Article, if in its opinion such local service or frontage roads and streets are necessary or desirable; provided, however that after a local service or frontage road has been established, the same shall not be vacated or abandoned in such a manner as to reduce access to the facility without the consent of the abutting property owners or the payment of just compensation, so long as the controlled-access facility is maintained as such facility, and the Department of Transportation shall not have any authority to control or restrict the right of access of abutting property owners from their property to such local service or frontage roads or streets without the property owners' consent or the payment of just compensation, except such authority as the Department of Transportation has with respect to primary and secondary roads under the police power. Such local service or frontage roads or streets shall be of appropriate design, and shall be separated from the controlled-access facility proper by means of all devices designated as necessary or desirable. (1957, c. 993, s. 8; 1969, c. 795; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.58 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6D - Controlled-Access Facilities.|§ 136-89.58 - Unlawful use of National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and other controlled-access facilities.

 136-89.58. Unlawful use of National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and other controlled-access facilities.On those sections of highways which are or become a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and other controlled-access facilities it shall be unlawful for any person:(1) To drive a vehicle over, upon or across any curb, central dividing section or other separation or dividing line on said highways.(2) To make a left turn or a semicircular or U-turn except through an opening provided for that purpose in the dividing curb section, separation, or line on said highways.(3) To drive any vehicle except in the proper lane provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the central dividing curb, separation section, or line on said highways.(4) To drive any vehicle into the main travel lanes or lanes of connecting ramps or interchanges except through an opening or connection provided for that purpose by the Department of Transportation.(5) To stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, on any part or portion of the right-of-way of said highways, except in the case of an emergency or as directed by a peace officer, or as designated parking areas.(6) To willfully damage, remove, climb, cross or breach any fence erected within the rights-of-way of said highways.(7) Repealed by Session Laws 1999-330, s. 6.Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1959, c. 647; 1965, c. 474, s. 2; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1; c. 731, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 988; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1999-330, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.59 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6D - Controlled-Access Facilities.|§ 136-89.59 - Highway rest area refreshments.

 136-89.59. Highway rest area refreshments.All civic, nonprofit, or charitable corporations and organizations are authorized to serve nonalcoholic refreshments to motorists at rest areas and welcome centers located on control-access facilities in accordance with the following conditions:(1) Thirty-day permits shall be issued without cost by the Highway Division Engineer. Permits shall be subject to revocation by the Chief Engineer for violations of this section. The applicant must be a nonprofit organization showing a record of concern for automotive, highway, or driver safety.(2) The activity must be carried on solely within the safety rest area free from any ramp or other service used for the movement of vehicles.(3) The activity must be conducted for the express purpose of improving the safety of highway travel and the advertisement of any product by any organization shall not be permitted.(4) The refreshment and any other service offered must be free of charge to the motorist.(5) Signs shall be displayed by the corporation or organization, and the Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing the size, content and location of such signs.  (1973, c. 1346; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1; 1981, c. 545, ss. 1, 2; 2012-85, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.59A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6D - Controlled-Access Facilities.|§ 136-89.59A - Promotion of North Carolina farm products at rest areas and welcome centers.

 136-89.59A. Promotion of North Carolina farm products at rest areas and welcome centers.Subject to the approval of the Department, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may distribute promotional materials and free samples of North Carolina farm products at rest areas and welcome centers located on controlled-access facilities and operated by the State for the purpose of promoting North Carolina farm products. (2001-424, s. 17.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.180 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.180 - Legislative findings.

 136-89.180. Legislative findings.The General Assembly finds that the existing State road system is becoming increasingly congested and overburdened with traffic in many areas of the State; that the sharp surge of vehicle miles traveled is overwhelming the State's ability to build and pay for adequate road improvements; and that an adequate answer to this challenge will require the State to be innovative and utilize several new approaches to transportation improvements in North Carolina.Toll funding of highway and bridge construction is feasible in North Carolina and can contribute to addressing the critical transportation needs of the State. A toll program can speed the implementation of needed transportation improvements by funding some projects with tolls. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.181 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.181 - Definitions.

 136-89.181. Definitions.The following definitions apply to this Article:(1) Department. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation.(2) Turnpike Authority. - The public agency created by this Article.(3) Authority Board. - The governing board of the Turnpike Authority.(4) Turnpike project. - Either of the following:a. A road, bridge, or tunnel project planned, or planned and constructed, in accordance with the provisions of this Article.b. A segment of the State highway system the Authority Board converts to a tolled highway pursuant to the authorization in G.S. 136-89.187.(5) Turnpike system. - All Turnpike projects.  (2002-133, s. 1; 2008-225, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.183A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.183A - Accelerated Pilot Toll Bridge Project.

 136-89.183A. Accelerated Pilot Toll Bridge Project.(a) Findings. - The General Assembly finds that there is a need for a bridge connecting the Currituck County mainland to the Currituck County Outer Banks; that the bridge should be implemented as a toll bridge; that the bridge should be implemented in a manner that protects the natural environment and quality of life on the Outer Banks; and that the character of the existing road system in Currituck County and Dare County Outer Banks should be preserved.(b) Contract to Construct Accelerated Pilot Toll Bridge Project. - The Authority shall contract with a single private firm to design, obtain all necessary permits for, and construct the toll bridge described in G.S. 136-89.183(a)(2), known as the Mid-Currituck Bridge, in order to provide accelerated, efficient, and cost-effective completion of the project.(c) Preconstruction Participation. - In addition to the authority granted by G.S. 136-89.191, the Department shall participate in the cost of preconstruction activities related to the project described in this section, if requested by the Authority.(d) Environmental Protection. - The Authority shall ensure that the Mid-Currituck Bridge is implemented in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(1) Ensures the preservation of water quality in Currituck Sound.(2) Mitigates the environmental impact of the bridge on the Currituck County mainland and the Outer Banks.(3) Reduces traffic congestion and vehicle miles traveled, and preserves the character of the existing road system, in Dare County and Currituck County on the Outer Banks.(e) Report on Project. - The Authority shall report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee on December 1, 2005, and each December 1 thereafter until completion, on the progress of the accelerated pilot toll bridge project described in this section.  (2005-275, s. 3; 2008-225, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.183B (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.183B - Accelerated Herbert C. Bonner Bridge Replacement Project.

 136-89.183B. Accelerated Herbert C. Bonner Bridge Replacement Project.(a) Contract for Accelerated Construction of the Herbert C. Bonner Replacement Bridge Project. - The Department of Transportation shall implement all reasonable measures to expedite completion of environmental reviews required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Within 90 days of receiving an approved Record of Decision from the Federal Highway Administration, the Department shall contract with a single private firm to design and build a replacement bridge for the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge at Oregon Inlet, in accordance with G.S. 136-28.11, in order to expedite and accelerate the efficient, cost effective completion of the project.(b) Replacement Bridge; Termini. - The General Assembly recommends that the replacement bridge constructed pursuant to this section shall be located with north and south termini located in general proximity to the termini of the existing Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. It is recognized, however, that the preferred alternative for the bridge location cannot be determined prior to compliance with all federal and State laws and regulations.(c) Department to Report on Project. - The Department shall report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee on December 1, 2005, and each December 1 thereafter until completion, on the progress of the accelerated bridge project described in this section. (2005-275, s. 6(b); 2005-382, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.183C (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.183C - Accelerated Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge Replacement Project.

 136-89.183C. Accelerated Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge Replacement Project.(a) Contract for Accelerated Construction of the Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge Replacement Bridge Project. - The Authority shall study, plan, develop, undertake preliminary design work, and analyze and list all necessary permits, in preparation for construction of a replacement bridge and approaches for the Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Yadkin River and between Rowan and Davidson Counties, in order to provide accelerated, efficient, and cost-effective completion of the project.(b) Replacement Bridge; Termini. - The bridge constructed pursuant to this section shall be a replacement bridge, with north and south termini located in general proximity to the termini of the existing Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge.  (2007-299, s. 1; 2012-42, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.184 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.184 - Acquisition of real property.

 136-89.184. Acquisition of real property.(a) General. - The Authority may acquire public or private real property by purchase, negotiation, gift, or devise, or condemnation that it determines to be necessary and convenient for the construction, expansion, enlargement, extension, improvement, or operation of a Turnpike Project. When the Authority acquires real property owned by the State, the Secretary of the Department of Administration shall execute and deliver to the Authority a deed transferring fee simple title to the property to the Authority.(b) Condemnation. - To exercise the power of eminent domain, the Authority shall commence a proceeding in its name and shall follow the procedure set forth in Article 9 of Chapter 136 of the General Statutes. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.185 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.185 - Taxation of property of Authority.

 136-89.185. Taxation of property of Authority.Property owned by the Authority is exempt from taxation in accordance with Section 2 of Article V of the North Carolina Constitution. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.186 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.186 - Audit.

 136-89.186. Audit.The operations of the Authority shall be subject to the oversight of the State Auditor pursuant to Article 5A of Chapter 147 of the General Statutes. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.187 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.187 - Conversion of free highways prohibited.

 136-89.187. Conversion of free highways prohibited.The Authority Board is prohibited from converting any segment of the nontolled State Highway System to a toll facility, except for a segment of N.C. 540 under construction as of July 1, 2006, located in Wake County and extending from the N.C. 54 exit on N.C. 540 to the N.C. 55 exit on N.C. 540. No segment may be converted to a toll route pursuant to this section unless first approved by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Rural Planning Organization (RPO) of the area in which that segment is located.  (2002-133, s. 1; 2006-228, s. 3; 2008-225, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.188 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.188 - Use of revenues.

 136-89.188. Use of revenues.(a) Revenues derived from a Turnpike Project authorized under this Article shall be used only for the following costs associated with the Project from which the revenue was derived or a contiguous toll facility:(1) Authority administration costs.(2) Development, right-of-way acquisition, design, construction, expansion, operation, maintenance, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and replacement costs.(3) Debt service on the Authority's revenue bonds or related purposes such as the establishment of debt service reserve funds.(4) Debt service, debt service reserve funds, and other financing costs related to any of the following:a. A financing undertaken by a private entity under a partnership agreement with the entity for the Project.b. Private activity bonds issued under law related to the Project.c. Any federal or State loan, line of credit, or loan guarantee relating to the Project.(5) A return on investment of any private entity under a partnership agreement with the entity for the Project.(6) Any other uses granted to a private entity under a partnership agreement with the entity for the Project.(b) The Authority may use up to one hundred percent (100%) of the revenue derived from a Turnpike Project for debt service on the Authority's revenue bonds or for a combination of debt service and operation and maintenance expenses of the Project.(c) The Authority shall use not more than five percent (5%) of total revenue derived from all Turnpike Projects for Authority administration costs.(d) Repealed by Session Laws 2018-5, s. 34.5(a), effective June 12, 2018.  (2002-133, s. 1; 2006-228, s. 4; 2013-183, s. 5.4; 2018-5, s. 34.5(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.189 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.189 - Turnpike Authority revenue bonds.

 136-89.189. Turnpike Authority revenue bonds.The Authority shall be a municipality for purposes of Article 5 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, the State and Local Government Revenue Bond Act, and may issue revenue bonds pursuant to that Act to pay all or a portion of the cost of a Turnpike Project or to refund any previously issued bonds. In connection with the issuance of revenue bonds, the Authority shall have all powers of a municipality under the State and Local Government Revenue Bond Act, and revenue bonds issued by the Authority shall be entitled to the protection of all provisions of the State and Local Government Revenue Bond Act.Except as provided in this section, the provisions of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, the Local Government Finance Act, apply to revenue bonds issued by the Turnpike Authority.(1) The term of a lease between the Turnpike Authority and the Department executed prior to July 27, 2009, for all or any part of a Turnpike Project may exceed 40 years, as agreed by the Authority and the Department.(2) The maturity date of a refunding bond may extend to the earlier of the following:a. Forty years from the date of issuance of the refunding bond.b. The date the Turnpike Authority determines is the maturity date required for the Turnpike Project funded with the refunding bonds to generate sufficient revenues to retire the refunding bonds and any other outstanding indebtedness issued for that Project. The Authority's determination of the appropriate maturity date is conclusive and binding. In making its determination, the Authority may take into account appropriate financing terms and conventions.  (2002-133, s. 1; 2009-56, s. 2; 2010-165, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.190 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.190 - Sale of Turnpike Authority revenue bonds.

 136-89.190. Sale of Turnpike Authority revenue bonds.Revenue bonds of the Authority issued pursuant to G.S. 136-89.189 and the State and Local Government Revenue Bond Act shall be sold in accordance with and pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.191 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.191 - Cost participation by Department of Transportation.

 136-89.191. Cost participation by Department of Transportation.The Department of Transportation may participate in the cost of preconstruction activities, construction, maintenance, or operation of a Turnpike Project. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.192 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.192 - Applicability of formula.

 136-89.192. Applicability of formula.Only those funds applied to a Turnpike Project from the State Highway Fund, State Highway Trust Fund, or federal-aid funds that might otherwise be used for other roadway projects within the State, and are otherwise already subject to the formula under G.S. 136-189.11 shall be included in the formula.Other revenue from the sale of the Authority's bonds or notes, project loans, or toll collections shall not be included in the formula.  (2002-133, s. 1; 2013-183, s. 4.6.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.193 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.193 - Annual plan of work; annual and quarterly reports.

 136-89.193. Annual plan of work; annual and quarterly reports.(a) Annual Plan of Work. - The Authority shall annually develop a plan of work for the fiscal year, describing the activities and projects to be undertaken, accompanied by a budget. This annual plan of work shall be subject to the concurrence of the Board of Transportation.(b) Annual Reports. - The Authority shall, promptly following the close of each fiscal year, submit an annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year and an annual audit of its books and accounts for the preceding fiscal year to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Transportation. The report and audit shall be submitted no later than October 31 of the fiscal year in which the report and audit are completed.The North Carolina Turnpike Authority shall report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee on January 31, 2017, and in its annual report thereafter, the number of one-time toll facility users who are charged more than fifty dollars ($50.00) in processing fees imposed under G.S. 136-89.215 and civil penalties assessed under G.S. 136-89.216.(c) Repealed by Session Laws 2016-90, s. 4, effective July 11, 2016.(d) Report Prior to Let of Contracts. - The Authority shall consult with and report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations prior to the letting of any contract for Turnpike Project construction authorized under G.S. 136-183(a)(2).(e) Repealed by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 28.35(a), effective July 1, 2011.  (2002-133, s. 1; 2011-145, s. 28.35(a); 2014-58, s. 3; 2016-90, ss. 3.1, 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.195 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.195 - Internet report of funds expended.

 136-89.195. Internet report of funds expended.The Department shall publish and update annually on its Internet web site a record of all expenditures of the Authority for highway construction, maintenance, and administration. The record shall include a total expenditure amount by county. For each Turnpike Project, the record shall include a readily identifiable project name or location, the nature of the project, the amount of the project, the contractor for the project, the date of project letting, and the actual or expected project completion date. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.196 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.196 - Removal of tolls.

 136-89.196. Removal of tolls.The Authority shall, upon fulfillment of and subject to any restrictions included in the agreements entered into by the Authority in connection with the issuance of the Authority's revenue bonds, remove tolls from a Turnpike Project. (2002-133, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-89.197 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges.|§ 136-89.197 - Maintenance of nontoll routes.

 136-89.197. Maintenance of nontoll routes.The Department shall maintain an existing, alternate, comparable nontoll route corresponding to each Turnpike Project constructed pursuant to this Article. (2002-133, s. 1.)