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Recent News About North Carolina Department of Transportation
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NCDOT announces cost reduction for Asheville I-26 connector project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced a significant reduction in the cost estimate for the northern section of the Asheville I-26 Connector project.
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Interstate 40 partial reopening planned for March after Hurricane Helene damages
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins announced that Interstate 40 will partially reopen on March 1, following significant damage from Hurricane Helene.
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NCDOT launches connected vehicle pilot near NC State University
People traveling near North Carolina State University may notice new traffic signal equipment installed along the roads.
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New Southport license plate agency opens February 11
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is set to open a new license plate agency in Southport on February 11.
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NCDOT schedules public meetings for highway recovery projects
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is set to hold public meetings later this month concerning two significant highway recovery projects related to Hurricane Helene.
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Brunswick County intersection upgrade planned for February 10
A Brunswick County intersection is set to transition from a two-way stop to an all-way stop next week.
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Highway designations change near Raleigh; US Route upgrades continue
Several major routes in the Clayton and Garner area near Interstate 40 are set to receive new highway designation numbers and names.
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Worthington Road closure planned in Pitt County for drainage installation
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced a road closure in Pitt County scheduled for this weekend, contingent on weather conditions.
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Traffic shift planned for Wake County road due to rail project
A traffic shift is set to take place on Durant Road in Wake County as part of a passenger rail project.
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NCDOT seeks public input on STIP draft; highlights HBCU programs
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has released highlights from its activities this week, which include public engagement opportunities and safety reminders.
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N.C. Department of Transportation starts N.C. 150 widening project next week
The N.C. Department of Transportation, in collaboration with Blythe Development, is set to commence the N.C. 150 improvement project next week in Catawba and Iredell counties.
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N.C. 33 in Beaufort County set for temporary closure this weekend
A section of N.C. 33 west of Aurora will be temporarily closed for about 24 hours this weekend, weather permitting.
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Sidbury Road in New Hanover County closed for NCDOT upgrades
A section of Sidbury Road in New Hanover County is set to close for improvements by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
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Overnight ramp closures announced for sections of Triangle Expressway
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is continuing its construction work on the Triangle Expressway extension, also known as Toll N.C. 540, which runs from N.C. 55 Bypass to Interstate 40.
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North Carolina Ferry Division hosts Manteo career fair for job seekers
The North Carolina Ferry Division is actively seeking both seasonal and permanent employees to prepare for the upcoming summer season.
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Auditor details how North Carolina Transportation Department spent an extra $742M
The North Carolina Department of Transportation exceeded its budget by $742 million, Auditor Beth Wood told the Senate Transportation Committee during a hearing in May.
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From Old North News
Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.