Three (3) sections of US 19‑E in Avery County – Overlay, Shoulder Reconstruction, Pavement Markings, and Pavement Markers

The North Carolina Department of Transportation Division 11 is soliciting competitive electronic bids for the rehabilitation of three sections of US 19‑E in Avery County. The work includes full pavement overlay, reconstruction of shoulders, installation of new pavement markings, and placement of pavement markers, with a required completion date in mid‑November 2026. This is a short‑duration, high‑visibility highway improvement project that will require a licensed general contractor and pre‑qualification in the NCDOT system. • Scope: surface overlay, shoulder reconstruction, pavement markings, and markers on three US 19‑E sections. • Location: Avery County, NC (US 19‑E corridor). • Procurement: electronic bidding only; 5 % bid‑bond required; pre‑qualification mandatory. • Timeline: bids open Aug 8 2026, project availability Aug 24 2026, work must be completed by Nov 13 2026.