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Temporary Closure on U.S. 401 as Part of Ongoing Complete 540 Construction
Utility contractors for the project have scheduled a temporary road closure on U.S. 401 between Donny Brook Road/Old McCullers Road and Ransdell Road on Sunday, January 17 beginning at 6:30 A.M....
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Detours Ahead as Part of Beltway Project Wraps Up
The contractor on the project to rebuild the U.S. 52 interchange with N.C. 65, preparing it for the eventual tie into the Interstate 74 beltway, will set decorative arch façade panels.
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Contract Awarded to Improve Roads in Chowan, Gates and Perquimans Counties
Several roads in three northeastern North Carolina counties will be resurfaced and improved under a contract recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
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Bridge Demolitions Bring Overnight Interstate Closures
Bridge demolitions as part of the widening project from Southeast Raleigh to Clayton will require some overnight closures of I-40 East and I-440 East.
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Report: Airports Contribute $61 Billion, 373,000 Jobs to N.C. Economy
NCDOT has released the 2021 State of Aviation report, detailing the ways airports and aviation support North Carolina's economy.
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NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division Rose Above 2020 Challenges
In 2020, the N.C....
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2021 Resolution: State Officials, Elected Officials, Community Leaders Say Drive Safely!
Roadway safety experts and local leaders implore every driver across the state to make a safe driving resolution for 2021.
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NC FIRST Commission Hosts Last Meeting, Presents Final Report
Today, the NC FIRST Commission hosted its final meeting and presented its report for revenue and finance options to secure sustainable transportation investments in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Ferry Division Sails Forward Amid COVID Challenges
While 2020 was challenging, the N.C....
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This Week at NCDOT: New Projects, Art Contest, Bike Helmet Initiative
This week the department reminded drivers of new projects that recently opened to traffic, plus how to apply for the Aviation Art Contest and Bike Helmet Initiative.
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Pipe Replacement Requires Detour in Moore County
Morganton Road is scheduled to be closed near N.C. 5 south of Pinehurst next week.
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Pittsboro Traffic Circle Makeover Begins Next Week
An overhaul of the iconic traffic circle in Pittsboro is set to begin next week.
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Brunswick County Intersection Converting to All-Way Stop
To reduce the risk of crashes, the N.C. Department of Transportation is planning to change the traffic pattern at a Brunswick County intersection next week.
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Burgaw Driver License Office to Reopen Monday
The NCDMV will reopen the Burgaw Driver License office in Pender Co. on Jan. 11 after it was closed in March 2021 due to the pandemic.
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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.
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North Carolina Rail Transportation in 2020
While 2020 presented many unique challenges, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division continued to provide critical services and improved North Carolina’s rail infrastructure.
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Traffic Shift Scheduled on Market Street in Wilmington
The N.C. Department of Transportation is planning to shift a section of traffic back to its original placement on Wilmington’s Market Street this weekend.
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Virtual Presentation Upcoming for North Chatham Park Way
The public is invited to a virtual presentation with NCDOT to discuss the proposed construction of a new road east of Pittsboro called North Chatham Park Way.
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Projects to Improve Dozens of Miles of Central NC Roads
About 85 miles of Central North Carolina roadways will be rehabilitated thanks to several contracts recently awarded by NCDOT.
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