Norfolk Southern officials have informed the N.C. Department of Transportation they plan to close North Berkeley Boulevard (U.S. 13) at its crossing on Monday for maintenance. They also have planned two other road closures next week in Goldsboro for track work. The U.S. 13 closure will begin around 8 a.m. They will remove the track…… read more »
As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year. “This is great progress towards making North Carolina cleaner and safer,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “But the real challenge will be sustaining these litter-free…… read more »
A 69-year-old bridge that has become obsolete and requires increasing maintenance on the Wayne-Duplin County line will be replaced. Bennetts Bridge Road where it spans the Northeast Cape Fear River will not close to traffic when work begins next month; a temporary bridge will be erected alongside the one to be demolished. Drivers should slow…… read more »
Construction will start this spring on upgrading a nearly 5-mile swath of U.S. 70 in Johnston County to interstate standards, which will improve safety and reduce traveling delays. The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $58.8 million contract last week to improve the four-lane route between U.S. 70 Business and the Neuse River. The improvements…… read more »
State education leaders are teaming up with the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) to help sound the alarm about speeding, one of the leading causes of death in children and a major cause of death for young adults. “Speeding repeatedly tops the list of the central causes of preventable roadway deaths, especially among young adults,” said Mark…… read more »
Litter conscious North Carolinians now have a new way to report litterers through a simple, mobile-friendly web application. The new Swat-A-Litterbug app will allow users to easily report when someone sees trash being thrown from a vehicle. The owner of the vehicle will receive a formal notification from the N.C. State Highway Patrol informing them…… read more »
March is International Women’s History Month and NCDOT is taking the opportunity to celebrate Women in Transportation. The I-42/US 70 Corridor Commission, a partnership of 5 Eastern North Carolina Counties: Johnston, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven & Carteret Counties, joins NCDOT in recognizing Linda Rouse Sutton, the first female to lead the organization. The I-42/US 70 Corridor…… read more »
A new traffic pattern is coming to the intersection of Big Daddy’s and Lancaster roads in Wayne County. The N.C. Department of Transportation is scheduled to convert this location into an all-way stop on Wednesday, March 24. The work will begin around 8 a.m. and be completed by early afternoon. The work is weather-dependent. The…… read more »
As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 2 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year. “NCDOT and our partners have been working tirelessly over the past three months to remove litter from roadsides,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “But there’s…… read more »
Daylight saving time began at 2 a.m. Sunday. This time of year can create problems for drivers as the sun rises and sets later in the day. Make sure to: Ensure your vehicle’s exterior and interior lights are working properly; Be alert for bicyclists and pedestrians; and Be well rested; Never drive when you’re drowsy.… read more »
