North Carolina Highway 143 is getting the state’s first wildlife land bridge near the Appalachian Trail in Graham County.
• Separates wildlife + hikers into safe crossings
• Part of Corridor K infrastructure project
• Wildlife fencing funnels movement to bridge system
• Completion expected by end of 2026
CRE angle
• Large infrastructure projects reshape access + land adjacency value
• Recreation + tourism corridors drive long-term regional demand
• Safety + connectivity upgrades often precede broader development interest
Bottom line:
This is infrastructure designed around coexistence—and it also quietly strengthens the long-term value of the corridor around it.
