Contract Awarded for Construction of State’s First Passenger Ferry by RALEIGH – Passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village is a major step closer to reality this week. On Tuesday, the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $ 4.15 million contract to Armstrong Marine Inc. of Port Angeles, Washington, for construction of a 98-passenger … Read more
70th Anniversary of NC Ferry System Celebrated This Summer by Manns Harbor – It all started with a single route linking Manns Harbor and Roanoke Island in 1947. Now, the North Carolina Ferry System will be filling the summer months with tours, contests and events celebrating 70 years of providing safe, affordable and reliable transportation … Read more
Kick-Off Summer Adventures with Kids Fare by RALEIGH – Families looking for fun summer adventures can enjoy a special $ 5 kids fare to travel the rails in North Carolina. From June 1 through Aug. 31, customers can use discount code V626 when booking at NCByTrain.org to take advantage of the one-way $ 5 fare … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Construction Paused for Holiday Weekend 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. Pausing Construction for Holiday Weekend The N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities on … Read more
Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 22 by RALEIGH – As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacations, the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. Aimed at enforcing seat belt use to help keep you and your family safe, the national seat belt campaign … Read more
North Carolina Surpasses REAL ID Milestone by RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has issued more than 10,000 REAL ID driver licenses and identification cards since debuting the new card on May 1. “We are thrilled that North Carolinians have embraced the new option so quickly,” NCDOT Chief Deputy Secretary David Howard said. … Read more
Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 22 by RALEIGH – As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacations, the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. Aimed at enforcing seat belt use to help keep you and your family safe, the national seat belt campaign … Read more
Memorial Day Travel: Stay Safe on the Roadways; Know Before You Go by RALEIGH – Over the Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will pause most road construction activities on major routes across the state to help holiday travelers have smoother trips. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can reach their destinations safely and … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Summer Ferry Schedule and Hurricane Awareness 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. Summer Ferry Schedule Longer days and warmer weather mean vacationers are starting to travel to the … Read more
North Carolinians Encouraged to Buckle-up in Every Seat, Every Time by RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Seat Belt Safety Awareness Month to remind motorists and their passengers about the importance of buckling up in every seat, every time. In 2016, 42 percent of automobile fatalities in North Carolina were drivers or … Read more