Amends GS 136-18 (Powers of Department of Transportation), providing that the Department of Transportation (Department) can enter into a partnership agreement with a private entity as provided under subdivision (39) of this section for one project, subject to the requirements of GS 136-18(39a) (previously, Department could only enter into an agreement for a pilot project that was a candidate for funding under the Mobility Fund and planned for construction through a public-private partnership). Allows the Department to assign its authority concerning tolls and fees to the private entity. Makes technical and clarifying changes.