Governor McCrory Encourages Parents to Prepare and Protect Teen Drivers by Governor McCrory Encourages Parents to Prepare and Protect Teen Drivers Teen Driver Safety Week focuses on “5 to Drive” RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging North Carolina parents to help their teenage children become safer drivers before handing over the keys to the … Read more
This Week at NCDOT: Special Hurricane Matthew Edition 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. Even though blue skies have returned to the state, many roads and bridges remain closed due to … Read more
NCDOT Continues to Respond to Effects of Hurricane Matthew by RALEIGH – Under the direction of Governor Pat McCrory, the N.C. Department of Transportation continues to respond to the effects of Hurricane Matthew and ongoing flooding on roadways in central and eastern North Carolina. Drivers are urged to visit ReadyNC.org or call 5-1-1 for real-time … Read more
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