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  HOME  » OPERATIONS  » SECONDARY ROADS UNIT » FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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  • What is the paving priority for my unpaved state-maintained road?
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  • What is a paving priority?
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  • How do I get my road added to the state-maintained road system?
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  • When will my road be paved?
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  • When will my paved state-maintained road be resurfaced?
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  • Who do I call for a drainage problem?
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  • Who do I call about objects (dead animals, appliances, etc.) in the roadway?
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  • What is the paving priority for my unpaved state-maintained road?
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    Please contact the Secondary Roads Office at 919-733-3250 to obtain the paving priority.
     
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  • What is a paving priority?
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    A paving priority is a relative number that is established for a particular road in a given county. The priority number for a road is based upon the characteristics of the road. The characteristics evaluated are the number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, and recreational facilities. Other items evaluated are the presence of school bus traffic, the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) count, and the thoroughfare classification. A number of points are assigned to each characteristic and a point total is obtained. All unpaved roads in a county are assigned a paving priority number based on this points system. The road with the highest number of points receives a priority of one and becomes the first road to be considered for paving. Once a road is ranked in the top ten, the road must be paved unless gratis right of way is unavailable. If right of way is unavailable, the road is placed on a holding list. In the event that right of way becomes available at a later date, the road could be removed from the holding list and be reconsidered for paving.
     
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  • How do I get my road added to the state-maintained road system?
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    Paved Subdivision Roads
    If your road is already paved, there are several basic requirements that must be met prior to addition to the state maintained road system. The road must be located within a public right of way. The width of the required right of way will vary with given road characteristics. Next, the road must have a minimum of four occupied homes and an average of two occupied homes per tenth of mile. The road must have adequate drainage and be in an acceptable state of maintenance as determined by the District Engineer for your county.
     
    Unpaved Subdivision Roads
    If your road is unpaved it must have been in existence prior to October 1, 1975. This is determined by the recording date located on the recorded plat. This information can be obtained from the Register of Deeds office for your county. Next, the road must have a minimum of four occupied homes and an average of two occupied homes per tenth of mile. The road must have adequate drainage and be in an acceptable state of maintenance as determined by the District Engineer for your county.
     
    Rural Roads
    If your road is a rural road, you should consult with the District Office for your County.
     
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  • When will my road be paved?
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  • When will my paved state-maintained road be resurfaced?
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  • Who do I call for a drainage problem?
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  • Who do I call about objects (dead animals, appliances, etc.) in the roadway?
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    Please contact the District Engineer for your County. Select the county below to obtain contact information for the District Engineer.
     
     
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