The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 9 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the state’s record for litter collection set in 2019. “In North Carolina, we take great pride in our natural resources, but we all have to be vigilant to…… read more »
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NCDOT: Over 9 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
NCDOT, Local And State Officials Honor Gus Tulloss
A former 12-year veteran on the N.C. Board of Transportation is being lauded for his commitment to improving transportation, promoting collaboration and innovation and helping communities. The Sunset Avenue bridge over Wesleyan Boulevard in Rocky Mount was dedicated Thursday to Gus Tulloss, who served on the state transportation board from 2008 until his retirement last…… read more »
New State Transportation Map Available
Now is the time to get yourself a new North Carolina State Transportation Map. The cover of the new map features some of North Carolina’s most scenic views, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Greensboro skyline and Sunset Beach. First published in 1916 and updated every two years, the state map is NCDOT’s most popular publication, with…… read more »
NCDOT: Over 8 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 8 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the state’s record for litter collection set in 2019. “We’re less than two months away from our annual Fall Litter Sweep, and we’re counting on everyone to help keep…… read more »
NCDOT Halting Most Lane Closures For Fourth of July Weekend
The N.C. Department of Transportation is suspending most road construction projects over July Fourth weekend to help ease highway congestion over the holiday. Where possible, lanes that have been closed for construction on interstates or U.S. or N.C. highways will be opened from the morning of Thursday, July 1 through the evening of Tuesday, July…… read more »
NCDOT Seeks More Participation by Small, Disadvantaged Businesses
The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging disadvantaged businesses to compete for state transportation contracts. Starting in June, NCDOT’s Division of Highways in partnership with its Office of Civil Rights will host in-person, outreach events in all 14 highway divisions to educate disadvantaged business owners, or DBEs, about how to do business with the NCDOT.…… read more »
NCDOT: Over 7 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 7 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the record for litter collection set in 2019. “Easing COVID restrictions and summer break means more people out on the roads, and that means more people could be littering…… read more »
NCDOT Hosting Workshop To Help Small, Disadvantaged Businesses Compete For Contracts
The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging disadvantaged businesses to compete for state transportation contracts. Starting in June, NCDOT’s Division of Highways in partnership with its Office of Civil Rights will host in-person, outreach events in all 14 highway divisions to educate disadvantaged business owners, or DBEs, about how to do business with the NCDOT.…… read more »
100 Deadliest Days Of Summer For Teen Drivers
Last week marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of summer, when the number of crash fatalities involving teenage drivers rises. More people, including teens, travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and with COVID restrictions easing, more people are expected to be on the roads than last year. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program is…… read more »
Portion Of U.S. 70 Bypass Dedicated To Mayor Chuck Allen
A five mile length of local highway is dedicated to Goldsboro’s mayor. The stretch of the U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass from N. Berkeley Boulevard (U.S. 13) to N. Beston Road will now be known as the “Chuck Allen Highway.” The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s official dedication ceremony took place Friday morning at the Wayne…… read more »
