Largest Program of Improvements to State’s Rail Infrastructure Complete by RALEIGH — After just seven years, North Carolina’s largest program of improvements to the state’s rail infrastructure is complete. The Piedmont Improvement Program (PIP) is improving safety, efficiency and reliability for freight and passenger rail service between Charlotte and Raleigh. Over the course of the … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Winter Weather FAQ by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Winter Weather Q&A North Carolina experienced its first big winter storm of the year this week. During these events, … Read more
Most DMV Offices in Snow-Covered Areas of State Closed by RALEIGH – More than 70 driver license offices in eastern North Carolina and some in central areas of the state are closed today due to inclement weather, the N.C.Division of Motor Vehicles announced. Road tests have been suspended and hours of operation have been changed … Read more
Fees for DMV Hearings to Begin in January; State-Mandated Charges Now Required by The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will start collecting the state-mandated fees for administrative hearings beginning Jan. 1. This legislation affects 19 administrative hearing types that review the revocation or suspension of vehicle license plates and licenses for drivers, inspection stations, … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Holiday Travel and Wilmington Bypass Opening by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Holiday Travel With Christmas coming and millions of travelers going to visit loved ones, the N.C. … Read more
NCDOT Suspends Most Lane Closures to Ease Holiday Travel by RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most construction work on major routes across the state to reduce delays during the busy holiday travel season, but drivers should watch out for continued lane closures that could cause backups around a few highway projects. … Read more
Holiday Magic: 2017 Santa Train Photos Available by Families and children of all ages joined Santa and Mrs. Claus on the annual Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 2. 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 view at … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Global Transpark and NC Port Expansions by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Global Transpark and Spirit Aerosystems North Carolina’s status as a global economic competitor is increasing with … Read more
NCDOT Forces Focused on Secondary Roads by ASHEVILLE — Cars full of families, trucks full of goods and visitors seeking snow all cruised easily through western North Carolina on Saturday. N.C. Department of Transportation engineers cleared all interstates, highways and primary roads of snow before noon on Saturday, allowing the same forces to focus on … Read more
NCDOT Crews Clearing Seasonal Snow by ASHEVILLE — An expected dusting turned into significant snow across the roadways of western North Carolina on Friday. N.C. Department of Transportation crews began preparing for winter weather during warmer months, finalized situational plans earlier this week and started working on roads before the first flake fell. More than … Read more