Raleigh Union Station Open for Business with Amtrak Train Service Underway by RALEIGH — A major change for train travel in Raleigh took place this morning as the new Union Station opened for Amtrak service on West Martin Street. The first train to leave the new facility departed at 6:30 a.m., heading toward Charlotte with … Read more
Slow Down for the Birds: Dusk/Dawn Speed Limits Begin on Manns Harbor Bridge by Manns Harbor – Purple martins are literally flocking to Manns Harbor, and that means it’s time for dusk and dawn drivers to slow down on the William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge. From mid-July through … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: CSX Intermodal Facility and School Bus Roadeo by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. CSX Intermodal Facility Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon announced that NCDOT and CSX reached an agreement … Read more
Raleigh Union Station Opening for Passengers on July 10 by RALEIGH — Train travel in Raleigh will be a more welcoming experience for passengers starting next Tuesday, July 10, as Raleigh’s new Union Station opens for service. “The start of passenger service at Union Station is important not only for those living in Raleigh, but … Read more
NCDOT Suspending Lane Closure Construction Activities for Most Major Road Projects over July 4 by Raleigh — To assist drivers during the busy July 4 holiday this week, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities that can cause lane closures on major routes across the state. Where possible, lanes closed for … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Operation Firecracker and Truck Platooning Demo by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Booze it & Lose it Operation Firecracker Removing impaired drivers from the road is the goal … Read more
New Members Take Seats on N.C. Board of Transportation by WILMINGTON – Two new members joined the N.C. Board of Transportation during the board’s monthly meeting in Wilmington Thursday, and three board members moved into new assignments. Gov. Roy Cooper earlier this month nominated Thomas Taft Jr. of Greenville and Michael Alford of Jacksonville as … Read more
CSX Intermodal Facility Coming to Edgecombe County by RALEIGH ? A new intermodal transportation facility will be built in Edgecombe County to help industry get products to customers and spur growth in the region, officials with the N.C. Department of Transportation announced today. NCDOT has reached an agreement with CSX Corporation regarding the building and … Read more
New Truck “Platooning” Technology Showcased in North Carolina by New Truck “Platooning” Technology Showcased in North Carolina Broadcast quality b-roll can be downloaded here. RALEIGH – Volvo Trucks North America and FedEx teamed up Wednesday with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority to demonstrate advanced technology developed to help big trucks travel safely close together in … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Build NC Signed and Pollinator Week by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Build NC Signed by Gov. Cooper Recently, motorists have been seeing a good number of traffic … Read more