Drive Sober This St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t Push Your Luck. by Raleigh – Shamrocks, pots of gold, leprechauns, and good luck are all things that come to mind during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. But no amount of luck can save you from a drunk-driving crash. Unfortunately, St. Patrick’s Day has become a deadly day … Read more
NCDOT Model Bridge Building Competition Regional Winners Advance to Finals by RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation invited all North Carolina middle and high schools to participate in its 17th annual Model Bridge Building Competition. The event features teams of students designing and building a model bridge. The bridges are tested by NCDOT engineers, with … Read more
This Week at N.C. Transportation: Bonner Bridge Groundbreaking Ceremony by St. Patrick’s Day Booze It and Lost It Campaign kicks off next week; March 6-12 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The below stories are also featured in our weekly newscast, … Read more
Governor McCrory Breaks Ground for a New Bonner Bridge; Celebrates as Construction Begins by RODANTHE – Governor Pat McCrory broke ground on the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge replacement over Oregon Inlet today. The official beginning of construction marks a long-awaited milestone for people who live, work or visit the Outer Banks from throughout North Carolina … Read more
This Week at N.C. Transportation: Ferry Crew Recognized by U.S. Coast Guard by Governor McCrory announces $ 50 million for safety improvements RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The below stories are also featured in our weekly newscast, N.C. Transportation Now, which can be viewed by … Read more
NC Ferry Crew Receives Meritorious Service Award From Coast Guard by (Raleigh) – The crew of the NCDOT Ferry M/V Silver Lake was honored today with a Meritorious Public Service Award from the United States Coast Guard for the crew’s actions in rescuing a father and son whose boat had overturned in Swan Quarter Bay. … Read more
Governor McCrory Announces Groundbreaking Celebration for New Bonner Bridge by Raleigh – Governor Pat McCrory today announced a groundbreaking celebration for the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge replacement will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at the south end of the bridge. The groundbreaking will mark a historical day … Read more
This Week at N.C. Transportation: National Engineers Week by Learn about careers and internships in transportation and get involved with public meetings to stay informed of upcoming projects RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The below stories are also featured in our weekly newscast, N.C. Transportation … Read more
NCDOT Co-hosting 2016 Southeast Rail Forum by RALEIGH – Are you an engineer, planner, safety professional, policymaker or employee who works with the rail industry? If so, you won’t want to miss the 2016 Southeast Rail Forum March 16-18 in Charlotte. Registration for the event closes March 2. Forum sessions will highlight a variety … Read more
2016 N.C. Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced by RALEIGH – Hundreds of young artists put pen, crayon, paint and colored pencil to paper to create entries for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2016 Aviation Art Contest. A record 801 students from across North Carolina entered the contest, and now the results are in. The state’s … Read more