North Carolinians needing transportation assistance traveling to a COVID-19 vaccine site can reach out to their local transit agency. Last month, NCDOT and the N.C Department of Health and Human Services announced that about $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding would be distributed to local transit agencies across the state to help pay for rides for individuals who need…… read more »
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NCDOT, NCDHHS Fund Transit Rides To Vaccine Sites
Mt. Olive Airport Included In Safety Project Funding
In its January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state funding for various safety and airfield improvement projects at nine North Carolina airports. More than $279,000 in state funding has been awarded for projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve the safety for pilots and passengers.…… read more »
Extended Road Construction Halt For The Upcoming Holidays
Although the public is being asked to stay close to home and restrict traveling in North Carolina over the upcoming holiday period because of the continual increase in COVID-19 cases, for those who do hit the road, the N.C. Department of Transportation will try to assist them on their trips. The department is not allowing…… read more »
N.C. Crash Victims Honored With Permanent ‘Tree Of Life’
A permanent ‘Tree of Life’ has been planted on the State Capitol Grounds in downtown Raleigh, memorializing forever all victims of roadway crashes across the state. The historic move made was possible by the joint efforts of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Department of Insurance, MADDNC and hundreds of law enforcement,…… read more »
Public Input Needed On Draft Statewide Trail Network
After more than 11,000 North Carolinians shared their thoughts on the Great Trails State Plan survey, public input is now being sought on a first draft of the proposed network. The Great Trails State Plan is a state Department of Transportation-led effort to identify existing trails and define what actions need to take place to connect…… read more »
Wayne County Resurfacing Contract Awarded
The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.2 million resurfacing contract to spruce up sections of several Wayne County roadways. Fred Smith Co. of Raleigh won the low bid last week. The contractor will mill and repave four miles of N.C. 55 between the Lenoir County line and N.C. 111. In addition, the contractor…… read more »
NCDOT: Road Closures Suspended For The Holiday Weekend
Though traffic is expected to be lighter than usual for the Thanksgiving holiday due to COVID-19, the N.C. Department of Transportation wants to assist drivers who are traveling by suspending most construction activity along its major highways. The work shutdown along interstates, U.S. and key N.C. routes is expected to go from Tuesday morning through…… read more »
Thanksgiving “Click It Or Ticket” Campaign Underway
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers this Thanksgiving week about their responsibility to buckle up when behind the wheel. Law enforcement will be out patrolling North Carolina roads as part of the Thanksgiving ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign, starting Monday, Nov. 23, and running through Sunday, Nov. 29. “Our goal is to save lives by increasing public awareness…… read more »
NCDOT Provides Update On Wayne County Roads
As of Wednesday morning, the NCDOT in Wayne County was reporting 15 secondary roads closed due to high water. Following the Neuse River’s crest of nearly 25 feet (Major Flood Stage) near Goldsboro on Tuesday, the high waters are now moving toward the Seven Springs area. N.C. 581 will likely remain closed for a few…… read more »
Turn Around & Don’t Drown On County’s Flooded Roads
Drivers in Wayne County may have to look for an alternate route around roads that have been closed this week due to river flooding. N.C. Department of Transportation workers were busy Monday shutting down roads near the Neuse River and other areas. People are advised to not drive around road closed barricades on the flooded…… read more »
