Congressional legislation containing almost $2 million for projects in Vance County passed the House on a 417-9 vote Thursday.
The Transportation Equity Act would authorize $284 billion in federal spending over six years.
It includes more than 4,100 projects specifically earmarked for money by members of Congress. Included in that list are $1 million to reduce the cost of resurfacing Interstate 85 in Vance County and $960,000 to help widen and upgrade Beckford Drive in Henderson.
Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-Wilson, announced last week that he had gotten those projects added to the legislation.
The bill now moves to the Senate. President Bush has said he will sign the bill as long as it doesn’t become any more expensive.