NCDOT Celebrates Groundbreaking of Railroad Improvement Project by COFIELD, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, celebrating a significant investment in railway and railroad crossing improvements. “This project is a great example of what North Carolina is doing to increase freight capacity, improve efficiency, and enhance safety on railroads in … Read more
The Best Way to Spread the Holiday Spirit is Be Smarter When Driving by The Best Way to Spread the Holiday Spirit is Be Smarter When Driving Don’t drive buzzed. You’re Smarter Than That. RALEIGH – This holiday season, law enforcement will be on every North Carolina road looking for impaired drivers as part of … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Air and Highway Safety by RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below and others are also featured in the department’s weekly newscast N.C. Transportation Now. Don’t Let Your Drone Land You on the Naughty List The Division of Aviation wants … Read more
Don’t Let Your Drone Land You on the Naughty List this Holiday Season by RALEIGH – One of the gifts most likely to top wish lists for kids and adults alike this holiday season is a drone. Retailers estimate as many as 1.2 million unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, will be sold by the end … Read more
2017 North Carolina Ferry Schedules Released by (Manns Harbor) – North Carolina residents and visitors planning trips to the N.C. Coast in the new year can now find and print the 2017 N.C. Ferry Schedules online. Residents and visitors will find most of the schedules the same as they were this year, with one notable … Read more
Traffic-Related Deaths Remembered at Annual Tree of Life Lighting and Candlelight Vigil by RALEIGH– The “Tree of Life” was illuminated this evening on the grounds of the State Capitol in honor of the memory of the 1,387 lives lost on North Carolina highways in 2015. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and law … Read more
1,961 Safety Belt Violations Cited Over Thanksgiving Holiday by RALEIGH – State and local law enforcement officers issued 1,961 seat belt and 340 child passenger violations during the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign on Nov. 20–26. “No one ever plans to be in a traffic crash, so the Click It or … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Employees Recognized for Heroism 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. Hurricane Matthew Repairs and Western North Carolina Wildfires At the height of the impact of Hurricane Matthew, … Read more
Get Informed on Drone Safety This Holiday Season by RALEIGH – This holiday season, don’t end up on the naughty list by ignoring guidelines for recreational drone use. Whether they’re called quadcopters, radio controlled planes, or any of the high tech brand names, drones are expected to be at the top of many wish lists, … Read more
Save Money on Holiday Travel with the NC Quick Pass Transponder Sale by RALEIGH – The holidays are here, which means travelers will be hitting the road to visit friends and family. To help you save time and money on your road trips this holiday season – while also being great stocking stuffers – NC … Read more