Resurfacing projects awarded for Franklin, Granville and Wake Counties
Thanks to three new contracts awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation, totaling nearly $11 million, about 70 miles of area roadway will be resurfaced.
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Replacement of two bridges, paving coming to Lenoir County
A Lenoir County road will be getting a facelift beginning this year with two new bridges and fresh pavement for several miles.
Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket It” Campaign kicks off
As the busy summer traveling season nears, state transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk of being seriously injured or killed. More than 500 people who were not wearing seat belts or buckled into child safety seats died in vehicle crashes on North Carolina roadways last year.
State Highway Patrol encourages driver vigilance around agricultural areas
As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone safe.
Highway dedication ceremony honors former Lt. Governor Dalton
Leaders from the N.C. Department of Transportation and members of the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners today honored a former lieutenant governor with a road naming in the town where he grew up.
Austin appointed to Lead Far Western Highway Division Burch promoted to western deputy chief engineer
For the second time in its history, a woman will lead a highway division for the N.C. Department of Transportation.
NCDOT and NCDHHS announce solution to help fund transit rides to and from COVID-19 vaccine sites
Today, the NC Department of Transportation and the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced that approximately $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding is being distributed to local transit agencies across the state to help pay for rides for individuals who need transportation assistance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Commission recommends 40% funding increase for North Carolina DOT
Less than a year after an audit of the N.C. Department of Transportation found massive overspending, a blue-ribbon panel is recommending the department get a 40% budget hike.
Basnight Bridge named American Infrastructure’s Bridge of the Year for 2020
The Marc Basnight Bridge in Dare County has been named 2020’s ‘Bridge of the Year’ by American Infrastructure magazine, a leading industry publication.
Board approves highway dedication to musician Ronnie Millsap
Smoky Mountain rain may soon fall on a western North Carolina highway with a new name. The N.C. Department of Transportation board recently adopted a resolution to dedicate a section of U.S. 129 in Graham County in honor of six-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap.
NCDOT reminds new drone pilots to fly safe this holiday season
Drones make great holiday gifts, but new and inexperienced pilots should follow some simple safety tips to protect yourself and others. North Carolinians interested in flying a drone for commercial or government operations must obtain a permit from the N.C. Division of Aviation. Before applying, prospective users must pass NCDOT's UAS Knowledge Test.
Infrastructure Projects Funded at Five N.C. Airports
RALEIGH – In its November meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at five North Carolina airports. More than $6.6 million in state and federal funding has been awarded for projects that help airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses, and improve the safety of the…