NCDOT receives $1.15 billion for Hurricane Helene repairs

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will receive $1.15 billion in additional emergency relief funding for Hurricane Helene repairs.

This is the largest single allocation under the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief (ER) Program for a state in the department’s history. The U.S. Department of Transportation has provided a total of nearly $2 billion in ER funding for North Carolina Hurricane Helene repairs.

“President Trump promised no North Carolinian would be left behind. Today’s announcement reflects that continued commitment to get America building again,” Duffy said. “This historic investment in the recovery effort is just one of many actions my department has taken to support the region. Since January, we’ve toured the damage, slashed red tape, and expedited the I-40 highway rebuild. We will not rest until the communities devasted by Hurricane Helene are made whole again.”

“Under the leadership of Secretary Duffy, the department is helping North Carolina get critical transportation infrastructure back up and running quickly and safely,” said Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster. “Across the country, the Federal Highway Administration will continue to work hand-in-hand with states to revitalize our vital transportation networks and keep the public moving.”