Fayetteville secured almost $7 million through Powell Bill funding. The state gave this money to fix and resurface streets that the city maintains. The N.C. Department of Transportation distributed the cash as part of a $185.6 million statewide payout to over 500 towns and cities that participate.
Gas tax revenues and other highway user fees pay for the Powell Bill. Former state senator and Whiteville mayor Junius K. Powell lent his name to the program, which has kept urban roads running since 1951.
State Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson said the program matters now more than ever for communities still picking up pieces after Hurricane Helene. Helene hit over 100 municipalities across the state in September 2024…