Beaufort County Transportation Committee Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The Beaufort County Transportation Committee met on May 20, 2026, to discuss ongoing and upcoming transportation projects, including pavement improvement programs, road resurfacing, dirt road maintenance, and bridge replacements. Key procurement-related updates included the $59 million pavement improvement contract awarded to Apex, with work underway and completion expected by mid-2027. The committee reviewed progress on resurfacing and preservation projects, including micro surfacing and specialty paving, and discussed monitoring methods for these treatments. A notable procurement action was the approval to move forward with a $24,000 labor contract for concrete road repair at Westbury Court, with donated concrete from SRM Concrete. The committee also received an update on the 278 bridge replacement project, with design and right-of-way acquisition progressing and construction planned to start in January 2028. Additionally, the Transportation Advisory Committee presented a proposed $780 million, 8-year transportation program focusing on widening, resurfacing, and safety improvements, which is moving through council for approval and potential voter referendum. Budget discussions highlighted a $4.2 million remaining capacity for projects and considerations for future spending adjustments. No new contract awards were announced, but several procurement and funding strategies were discussed to support ongoing and future infrastructure projects.