Christmas lights won’t be the only thing lighting up the night this holiday season. Starting Monday, through Jan. 2, law enforcement officers will be stepping up patrols across the state to stop impaired drivers as part of the “Booze It & Lose It” holiday enforcement effort. “If you’re out celebrating this holiday season, make sure…… read more »
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Booze It & Lose It Holiday Enforcement Campaign Underway
NCDOT Crews Make Preparations For Winter Storms
North Carolina Department of Transportation crews are prepared for winter storms in maintenance yards across the state. Trucks, plows and spreaders have been inspected by employees as part of the annual dry runs conducted in every county before winter weather hits. Just before winter weather is expected to arrive in an area, NCDOT will…… read more »
NCDOT Suspends Most Construction For Thanksgiving Travel
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is suspending most construction activity along major highways to keep lanes open for holiday travel. The work along interstates, U.S. routes and key N.C. routes is expected to shut down from the morning of Nov. 23 through the evening of Nov. 29. Work that does not impact travel lanes…… read more »
NCDOT Yearly Litter Collection Now Surpasses 12 Million Pounds
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 12 million pounds of litter from roadsides, further solidifying this year as a record-setting one. “People all across North Carolina worked tirelessly to pick up more trash in 2021 than in any year previous,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “The best…… read more »
Lenoir County Intersection To Be Converted to All-Way Stop
Two intersections in eastern North Carolina will be converted into all-way stops this week to improve safety. Starting Monday, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will convert the intersection of N.C. 91 and Meadow Road (State Road 1312) in Greene County into an all-way stop. Currently, N.C. 91 drivers do not stop. On Wednesday, NCDOT…… read more »
NCDOT Named Top 10 U.S. Military Friendly Employer
The N.C. Department of Transportation has been named a 2022 Top 10 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory Inc., an organization that helps transitioning military members find civilian careers. The NCDOT ranked 4th nationwide in the category of government/nonprofit employers. The recognition will appear on www.militaryfriendly.com and be published in next month’s issue of “G.I. Jobs”…… read more »
NCDOT: Drivers Need To Adapt To Time Change
Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, when we turned our clocks back one hour. This change can present challenges for drivers as it gets darker sooner, so many late afternoon commutes will be at dusk. NCDOT’s top priority is safety, so be prepared for the switch by following these tips: Make sure your…… read more »
NCDOT Seeks Public Input
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public for feedback on how the agency is performing to identify ways to make North Carolina transportation services safer, more efficient and customer focused. The survey covers eight core transportation areas, including motor vehicles, aviation, bicycles, pedestrians, and more. Survey responses must be received by Nov. 30.…… read more »
NCDOT: Animal-Related Vehicle Crashes Decline Across State
The frequency of vehicle crashes involving animals decreased last year across North Carolina, according to figures kept by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The number of such crashes – usually involving deer and often occurring in the twilight hours during the fall – totaled 18,607 last year. That’s an 8.5% decrease from 2019. Officials with…… read more »
NCDOT Offers Halloween Safety Tips
The N.C. Department of Transportation, through its Watch for Me NC pedestrian and bicycle safety program, is encouraging parents, motorists and trick-or-treaters to be safe this Halloween. More than 2,100 pedestrians are injured or killed in collisions with motor vehicles in North Carolina each year, and over half of those collisions occur in the evening…… read more »
