Fourth of July Travel: Staying Safe and Traveling Smart by RALEIGH – Over the Fourth of July weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will stop most road construction on major routes statewide to facilitate safe holiday travel. By planning routes ahead of time and staying informed, motorists can reach their destinations more efficiently and avoid … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Honoring Employees and DMV Goes Mobile by CHARLOTTE – 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. Remembering Fallen Employees NCDOT’s Chief Engineer Mike Holder and Division Nine Engineer Pat Ivey were joined by … Read more
Limited Spots Remain For Ferry Shipyard Tour June 29 by MANNS HARBOR – North Carolina residents and visitors interested in getting a rare glimpse inside the Ferry System’s shipyard in Manns Harbor will get their first of four opportunities on Thursday, June 29. Officials are giving public tours of the facility for the first time ever … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: New Section of I-73 Opens and Litter Sweep Yields Big Numbers by CHARLOTTE – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Interstate 73 Celebration Governor Roy Cooper was joined by Transportation Secretary Jim … Read more
Improvements Coming to 11 NC Airports by Improvements Coming to 11 NC Airports RALEIGH – Improvements are on the way for 11 airports across North Carolina following the approval of $ 35.4 million in state funding for aviation projects by the N.C. Board of Transportation. In addition to enhancing airport safety, these upgrades will support … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Safety for Summer by CHARLOTTE – 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. Safety in the Heat Summer is still a few weeks away, but it’s never too early to make … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Special Fare Ready for Rail by RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Kids Riding the Rail Taking a quick and easy family trip is going to be more affordable when … Read more
North Carolina Drivers to Be Surveyed on Seat Belt Usage in June by RALEIGH — Surveyors contracted through the Institute for Transportation Research and Education will be in select North Carolina counties throughout the month of June observing and recording seat belt usage by drivers and passengers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires states to complete … Read more
Contract Awarded for Construction of State’s First Passenger Ferry by RALEIGH – Passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village is a major step closer to reality this week. On Tuesday, the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $ 4.15 million contract to Armstrong Marine Inc. of Port Angeles, Washington, for construction of a 98-passenger … Read more
70th Anniversary of NC Ferry System Celebrated This Summer by Manns Harbor – It all started with a single route linking Manns Harbor and Roanoke Island in 1947. Now, the North Carolina Ferry System will be filling the summer months with tours, contests and events celebrating 70 years of providing safe, affordable and reliable transportation … Read more