Forsyth, Rockingham road approvals
Meeting in Raleigh last week, the state Board of Transportation approved $13.4 million in Triad road projects.
Board members approved $7.9 million to upgrade the I-40/Harper Road interchange (east of the Yadkin River) in Forsyth to a diamond configuration. Start date - 6/26. Completion - July 2008.
The board also agreed to pay $5.5 million to replace the Meadow Road bridge over the Smith River in Eden. Work to begin in September, end in late 2008.
Both jobs went to Mount Airy contractor Smith-Rowe Inc.
