North Carolina DMV – Passenger Ferry Hull Flipped; Construction Enters Final Stages

Passenger Ferry Hull Flipped; Construction Enters Final Stages by HUBERT – Workers at US Workboats successfully “flipped” the 48,000-pound hull of the M/V Ocracoke Express Monday, moving construction of the N.C. Ferry Division’s first passenger-only vessel into its final stages. The aluminum catamaran-style hull was assembled upside down over the past several months while the … Read more

North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: INFRA Grant and Build NC

This Week at NCDOT: INFRA Grant and Build NC 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. INFRA Grant There’s a lot of work happening right now on North Carolina’s roadways to improve mobility … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Build NC Headed to Governor Cooper for Signature

Build NC Headed to Governor Cooper for Signature by RALEIGH – Build NC, a new financing tool for highway projects, was voted out of the General Assembly Tuesday and is headed to Governor Roy Cooper for his signature. “Build NC is a critical tool North Carolina needs to ensure we can continue strong project delivery,” … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camps Take Flight Next Week

Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camps Take Flight Next Week by RALEIGH–North Carolina students will have the opportunity this summer to learn more about aviation and aviation-related job opportunities at eight upcoming summer camps.  The Aviation Career Education (ACE) camps are sponsored by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and partnering organizations, and spots … Read more

North Carolina DMV – N.C. Wins Federal Grant to Improve I-95, U.S. 70 in Eastern North Carolina

N.C. Wins Federal Grant to Improve I-95, U.S. 70 in Eastern North Carolina by RALEIGH – North Carolina anticipates receiving $ 147 million in federal funds to improve Interstate 95 and U.S. 70 in eastern North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced this week. The N.C. Department of Transportation applied for an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America … Read more

North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: Additional Train Trip and Western N.C. Cleanup

This Week at NCDOT: Additional Train Trip and Western N.C. Cleanup 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. Additional NC By Train Trip NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail line that runs … Read more

North Carolina DMV – NASCAR King is Ready to Travel with REAL ID

NASCAR King is Ready to Travel with REAL ID by ASHEBORO – Just in time for the summer travel season, NASCAR legend Richard Petty applied for his N.C. REAL ID at the Asheboro driver license office Thursday. Petty arrived at the license office with his passport, W-2, current driver license and a utility bill to … Read more

North Carolina DMV – NC By Train Christens New Daily Trip Between Charlotte and Raleigh

NC By Train Christens New Daily Trip Between Charlotte and Raleigh by RALEIGH — Travelers now have another option if they would like to ride the train between Charlotte and Raleigh.   Today, the N.C. Department of Transportation christened a new NC By Train frequency between Charlotte and Raleigh. This is the fourth daily round … Read more

North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: Train Crash Simulation and Julius Chambers Highway Dedication

This Week at NCDOT: Train Crash Simulation and Julius Chambers Highway Dedication 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. Staged Train Crash Simulation This week, the NCDOT Rail Division’s BeRailSafe program, in partnership … Read more

North Carolina DMV – NCDOT Crews Responding to Road Damage Across Mountains

NCDOT Crews Responding to Road Damage Across Mountains by ASHEVILLE — Severe rains have caused mudslides, washouts and flooding on interstates, highways and local roads across western North Carolina in recent days. N.C. Department of Transportation crews have been working around the clock to assess damage, remove debris, clean pipes, and clear ditches in counties … Read more