Transportation Officials Mark Year of Progress and Recovery in Central N.C. by FAYETTEVILLE – For the N.C. Department of Transportation, 2016 was a year filled with accomplishments and challenges. Crews in Divisions Six and Eight completed or kicked off several projects that satisfied objectives outlined in Governor Pat McCrory’s 25-Year Vision for transportation and rebuilt … Read more
Fire and Ice Bookend Division 13 in 2016 by ASHEVILLE – Snow blanketed the roads in January. Smoke filled the air into December. Throughout 2016, crews from the Department of Transportation advanced toward the goals Governor Pat McCrory set forth in his 25-year Vision for transportation. Employees from Division 13, which includes Buncombe, Burke, Madison, … Read more
A Look Back at Projects Celebrated in Western Mountains by ASHEVILLE — The N.C. Department of Transportation took grand steps during 2016 in the western mountains toward goals set forth in Governor Pat McCrory’s 25-year Vision for transportation. The transportation team comprised of the 10 westernmost counties created new infrastructure, enhanced existing roadways, boosted mobility, … Read more
NCDMV Focused on ‘Driving Change’ in 2016 – Policies led to improved customer service, reduced wait times by RALEIGH – Through extended hours at various driver license offices, expanded availability of online services and enhanced customer service training for driver license examiners, 2016 was a banner year for North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles as it … Read more
Governor’s Highway Safety Program – A Year of Reducing Traffic-Related Fatalities by RALEIGH – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program made significant strides with several projects and initiatives launched in 2016 to reduce traffic-related crashes and fatalities on our roadways. “I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish this year in … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Holiday Travel Tips by RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in the department’s weekly newscast, N.C. Transportation Now. Spread the Holiday Spirit by Being Smarter When Driving NCDOT and law enforcement across the state want you … Read more
2016 Brings Stability, Storms and New Service to N.C. Ferry Division by (Manns Harbor) – The North Carolina Ferry System met the challenges of two storm-based evacuations, found stability through new legislation and took the first steps toward establishing new passenger ferry service during a very busy and productive 2016. “This was a very good … Read more
Christmas Travel: Saving Time and Money by Raleigh – Christmas is coming and in honor of the holiday season, the N.C. Department of Transportation is suspending most road construction activities on major routes across the state to help make your trip smoother. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can cut down on fuel consumption and costs. … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Rail and Highway Improvements by RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in the department’s weekly newscast N.C. Transportation Now. Murchison Road Ribbon Cutting in Fayetteville On Dec. 9, officials from NCDOT, Fort Bragg, the City of … Read more
Save the Memories: 2016 Santa Train Photos are Available by Families and children of all ages joined Santa and Mrs. Claus on the annual Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 3. Click here for a gallery of photos from the Raleigh Santa Train, or click here if you joined us in Charlotte. Click this image to … Read more