The Construction Unit provides statewide support to the Division staff in the administration of construction contracts as well as other various responsibilities. Specific duties include providing consistent applications of the specifications on a statewide basis for roadway, bridge and pavement construction, processing of pay estimates and claims, tracking project progress and administration of DBE Program, facilitating the selection and administration of Private Engineering Firm contracts for Construction Engineering and Inspection, providing technical support for the HiCAMS computer system, developing and distributing information for project related impacts, developing and distributing materials to inform and educate the public about Work Zone Safety, and developing training materials for the Technician Skill Based Pay Program.

U.S. 17 Washington Bypass
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The U.S. 17 Washington Bypass will be constructed to relieve traffic congestion on existing U.S. 17 once it is open to traffic. The project will include additions that will improve access to areas in eastern North Carolina.