Hermine Leaves Behind Flooded Roads Along NC Coast; Drivers Urged to Stay Home by Tropical Storm Hermine left behind flooded roads, downed trees and power lines and poor driving conditions along the North Carolina coast, N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance staff reported Saturday morning. Real-time travel conditions for roads across North Carolina can be found … Read more
Cleanup from Hermine Underway in Outer Banks; Stay Off Roads If Possible by RALEIGH – Tropical Storm Hermine is on its way up the east coast, but left behind poor driving conditions in most of the Outer Banks. A preliminary check by Department of Transportation maintenance staff indicates almost all roads have some standing water, and … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Labor Day Travel, Future Construction Projects and Cold Storage at Wilmington Port 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 Suspends Most Highway Construction Over Labor Day Weekend … Read more
Motorists Urged to Avoid Coastal Travel As Crews Prepare for Storm by RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Transportation crews along the coast are preparing for Tropical Storm Hermine as it makes its way into North Carolina. Along the Outer Banks and in the northeastern and southern counties, transportation personnel have been prepping since last weekend, … Read more
Department of Transportation Crews in Full Preparation Mode by WILMINGTON – N.C. Department of Transportation crews in Division 3, which includes Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, Duplin and Sampson Counties, are preparing for the worst case scenario should Tropical Storm Hermine severely impact the region starting Friday Division 3 has been in full preparation mode, … Read more
NC Ferries Evacuating Ocracoke Guests in Advance of Hermine by (Ocracoke) – As Hurricane Hermine approaches, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of non-residents from Ocracoke Island. Hyde County issued a mandatory evacuation order for island visitors on Thursday afternoon. Only residents, homeowners or vendors with an Ocracoke re-entry … Read more
North Carolina Motorists Buckling Up in Record Numbers by Raleigh – Governor Pat McCrory announced that a record 91.7 percent of North Carolinians are buckling up and regularly using seat belts, according to recent a survey conducted by RTI International. “North Carolina is a leader in educating the public about the dangers of not wearing … Read more
Labor Day Travel: Know Before You Go; Save Time and Money by Labor Day Travel: Know Before You Go; Save Time and Money RALEIGH – During the Labor Day weekend, the Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities on major routes across the state to ensure that holiday travelers will have smoother trips. … Read more
This Week at N.C. Transportation: Students Head Back to School 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. Secretary Tennyson Visits N.C. Universities Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson visited North Carolina A&T State University … Read more
Train Service Available for Select Carolina Panthers Games by RALEIGH – Share the rails with other Carolina Panthers fans! Back by popular demand, the N.C. Department of Transportation and N.C. Amtrak is again this football season hosting its Panthers train to carry fans to and from select home games in Charlotte. Passengers headed to 1 … Read more