News 14 Carolina - Political Connections

The turnpike authority is set to vote on what's next this afternoon. Toll roads took a huge hit when lawmakers decided against giving what's known as gap funding to move forward with the pay to ride roads.

The gap funding makes up the difference between tolls and other funding that is needed to build the roads.

This afternoon they may vote on a plan to solicit private funding. Anyone want a road named in their honor?

More after the meeting.