I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Reconstruction

Opportunity Overview

Reconstruction of approximately five miles of hurricane-damaged I-40, incorporating retaining walls and deep foundations for long-term resilience.

Reported project value

$2.8B

Project stage

Under construction

Procurement status

Project Intelligence

Reported investment / funding context

Approximately $2.8 billion; NCDOT September 2026 estimate

Scope

Reconstruction of approximately five miles of hurricane-damaged I-40, incorporating retaining walls and deep foundations for long-term resilience.

Delivery method

Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC)

Available Work & Contracts

No linked, verified contract package is recorded.

Companies & Contacts

Project owner / agency

North Carolina Department of Transportation

Company profile

North Carolina Department of Transportation in the Infraday Directory →

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Key Dates & Procurement

Recorded completion

Four traffic lanes targeted for late 2029; estimate subject to refinement

Milestones

2026-09-02: NCDOT revised cost and restoration estimate after additional investigation.

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