HR 1333119th CongressIn Committee

To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.

Introduced: Feb 13, 2025

Standard Summary

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The bill would amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) to designate a segment of U.S. Route 74 in North Carolina as both a High Priority Corridor (HPC) and a Future Interstate. Specifically, it adds the corridor from Columbus (Polk County) to Kings Mountain (Cleveland County) to the HPC list and then includes this corridor in the list of Future Interstate designations. This is an official planning and prioritization step that signals a long-term objective to develop this route toward interstate standards, but it does not authorize funding or construction by itself.

Key Points

1Designates U.S. Route 74 from Columbus to Kings Mountain, NC, as a High Priority Corridor (HPC) under ISTEA 1991.
2Adds the same corridor to the list of Future Interstate designations, aligning it with other corridors slated for potential Interstate status.
3Requires no new funding or construction authority; effects are planning and prioritization, potentially guiding future federal funding.
4Introduced in the House on February 13, 2025 by Rep. Moore (NC) and Rep. Edwards; referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
5Amends sections 1105(c) and 1105(e)(5)(A) of ISTEA 1991 to incorporate the new corridor designation (c)(103).

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected:- Communities along U.S. Route 74 between Columbus (Polk County) and Kings Mountain (Cleveland County), NC.- North Carolina Department of Transportation and local/county planning agencies responsible for corridor improvements and long-range transportation planning.Secondary group/area affected:- Regional travelers and businesses that rely on or plan for improved highway access and mobility along this corridor.- Environmental, housing, and land-use stakeholders involved in potential future corridor upgrades.Additional impacts:- Opens the corridor to consideration for future Interstate funding and systematic upgrades, subject to future federal appropriations and approvals.- May influence environmental reviews, right-of-way planning, and community engagement as planning progresses toward higher standards (e.g., controlled access, interchanges).- Does not authorize construction or funding now; further legislation and a formal project plan would be required to advance any upgrades.

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