Gov. McCrory Urges Extreme Caution as Hurricane Matthew Causes Prolonged Flooding by Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory urged people to use extreme caution today as Hurricane Matthew is causing historic and prolonged flooding throughout eastern and central North Carolina. “As blue skies return to North Carolina, our state is facing major destruction and … Read more
Portions of Major Highways Closed Due to Flooding, Downed Trees by Governor Urges Citizens to Take Safety Precautions During and After Hurricane Matthew RALEIGH – As damage and road closures from Hurricane Matthew are reported across central and eastern North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging residents to take safety precautions when encountering downed … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: New Safety Initiative, Manufacturing Week, Walk to School Day 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. Transportation Crews Respond to Flooding and Prepare for Hurricane Matthew With repairs … Read more
Governor McCrory Declares State of Emergency For All 100 North Carolina Counties by RALEIGH -– Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties in order to provide the necessary assistance to eastern North Carolina and surrounding states as Hurricane Matthew approaches. “This declaration will allow us to use further resources … Read more
North Carolina Celebrates 20th Walk to School Day by RALEIGH – Secretary of Transportation Nick Tennyson joined students and their families at Conn Magnet Elementary School of Entrepreneurial Design for North Carolina’s 20th annual Walk to School Day. Expanding bicycle and pedestrian networks is one of the priorities outlined in Governor McCrory’s 25-Year Vision for … Read more
Governor McCrory Launches New Initiative to Eliminate Deaths on North Carolina Roadways by RALEIGH – Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson announced a new initiative today championed by Governor Pat McCrory to eliminate deaths on North Carolina’s roadways. NC Vision Zero seeks to bring together multiple agencies and stakeholders to engineer safer roads, educate all road users, … Read more
Transportation Secretary Tours Flooded Areas in Harnett County by Tennyson reminds drivers not to drive on flooded roads RALEIGH – On behalf of Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson toured parts of Harnett County today to survey the extent of recent flooding. The Sandhills region has experienced significant rainfall since Wednesday, with some … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Northeast NC Flooding and Governor’s Awards for Excellence 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. NCDOT Responds to Flooding in Northeastern NC The remnants of Tropical Storm Julia … Read more
Transportation Crews Responding to Flooding by Travelers urged to exercise extreme caution RALEIGH – Crews from the N.C. Department of Transportation are responding to record flooding in a number of counties in the Sandhills area, including Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke and Moore. Numerous secondary roads and some primary routes are closed in these counties due to … Read more
Tickets for N.C. State Fair Train Stops on Sale Now by RALEIGH — This year, N.C. By Train and Amtrak are making it easier than ever for families to get to the N.C. State Fair through a special stop right in front of the fairgrounds in Raleigh from Friday, Oct.14 through Sunday, Oct. 23. Guests … Read more