| | | projects-h | Improving North Carolina's Transportation System | The N.C. Department of Transportation works on hundreds of projects across the state that offer significant benefits to thousands of drivers every day.
Search below to find out more about projects in your community. | Learn How a Road Is Built | Learn How a Road Is Built | No | No | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | news-h | N.C. DMV Reaches REAL ID Milestone | The 2 millionth REAL ID license or ID enhancement is issued more than a year before the REAL ID Act will go into effect.
| Read More | NCDOT DMV Surpasses 2 million REAL IDs issued | No | No | Yes | | No | No |
| | | trav-travelnc-h | Traveling North Carolina's Roads | Whether it's a daily commute to work or a relaxed drive on one of North Carolina's scenic byways, the N.C. Department of Transportation provides real-time traffic conditions, roadside assistance and other resources to help drivers safely get to where they want to be. | Learn More | Traveling North Carolina's Roads | No | Yes | Yes | | Yes | Yes |
| | | trav-boating-h | Enjoying North Carolina's Waterways | North Carolina boasts thousands of miles of waterways, making boating one of the state's most popular recreational activities year-round. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission offers various services to promote safety, establish ownership and support the public's enjoyment of water sports and recreation. | Learn More | Learn More | No | Yes | Yes | | No | No |
| | | trav-ncbytrain-h | Traveling North Carolina by Train | With seven routes and 16 stops, NC by Train, North Carolina's passenger rail service, puts the convenience of train travel within a 30-mile reach of more than 70 percent of the state's population. | Learn More at NCbyTrain.org | Visit NC By Train | No | Yes | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | trav-mapsandsites-h | Visualizing North Carolina's Transportation System | North Carolina first published its state transportation map in 1916. A century later, the N.C. Department of Transportation still publishes the popular mainstay but also offers a variety of other maps and resources, both print and digital, for travelers, recreationists, transportation planners and more. | Learn More | Visualizing North Carolina's Transportation System | No | Yes | Yes | | Yes | No |
| | | trav-tollroads-h | Traveling Toll Roads Has Never Been Easier | NC Quick Pass is the easiest and most cost-effective way to use toll roads in North Carolina as well as in several other states. With modern, electronic tolling, get off the road and on with your life. | Learn More at NCQuickPass.com | NC Quick Pass | No | Yes | Yes | | No | No |
| | | | The Second Largest State-Owned Ferry System in the U.S. | The N.C. Department of Transportation's ferry system offers a wide variety of services to residents and tourists, from daily commute services to exploring the breathtaking scenery only found on the North Carolina coast. | Book Tickets Now | The Second Largest State-Owned Ferry System in the U.S. | No | Yes | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | trav-inactive-h | N.C. Ferry System Temporary Schedule | As a result of Hurricane Florence, the N.C. Ferry System is operating on the following schedule, | View Schedule | N.C. Ferry System Temporary Schedule | No | No | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | init-afa-h | Equal Access. Equal Opportunity. | The N.C. Department of Transportation is committed to promoting and ensuring equal access and equal opportunity for all people through several programs as well as training for all department employees. | Learn More | Equal Access. Equal Opportunity. | No | No | Yes | | Yes | No |
| | | init-environ-h | Environmental Stewardship & Responsibility | North Carolina’s transportation systems must not only meet the needs of the traveling public, but they must support the development of sustainable communities. The N.C. Department of Transportation understands and realizes the stewardship role it can fulfill. Its commitment can be found in the multiple environmental programs that are at the core of our operations. | Learn More | Environmental Stewardship & Responsibility | No | No | Yes | | Yes | Yes |
| | | init-tip-h | Better Connecting North Carolina | Through a variety of programs that touch all forms of travel, the N.C. Department of Transportation is helping drive the state's economy, creating new opportunities for communities and improving quality of life to make North Carolina a better place to live, work and visit. | Learn More | Better Connecting North Carolina | No | No | Yes | | Yes | No |
| | | init-safety-h | Committed to Safety, Awareness & Education | Whether it's walking, driving, taking a train or riding a bike, safety is at the core of the N.C. Department of Transportation's mission of connecting people, products and places. | Learn More | Learn More | No | No | Yes | | Yes | Yes |
| | | init-students-h | Connecting Students with Opportunity | Whether it’s something as creative as a poster contest, as intense as a model bridge competition, or as simple as encouraging students to explore and expand their talents in science and engineering, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s educational programs are designed for students at all ages, from kindergarten to college. | Learn More | Connecting Students with Opportunity | No | No | Yes | | Yes | No |
| | | about-comm-offices-h | Governing & Executing Policies & Initiatives | Several policy-making boards and offices are under the N.C. Department of Transportation’s umbrella, including the 20-member Board of Transportation. Special offices within the NCDOT also manage important areas, such as civil rights, efficiency and effectiveness and overall operational management. | Learn More | Governing & Executing Policies & Initiatives | No | No | Yes | | Yes | No |
| | | about-operate-h | Transparency & Accountability | The N.C. Department of Transportation’s decision-making process is strategic and data-driven and ensures that politics stays out of transportation project selection and the department stays aligned with its overall mission and goals. | Learn More | Transparency & Accountability | No | No | Yes | | Yes | No |
| | | about-mission-h | A Global Leader in Providing Innovative Transportation Solutions | North Carolina's experiencing tremendous population growth as well as new challenges and opportunities. More emphasis than ever before is on transportation, and that means leveraging all state's transportation infrastructure to ensure a vibrant and healthy economy for future generations. | Learn More | A Global Leader in Providing Innovative Transportation Solutions | No | No | Yes | | No | No |
| | | about-people-h | Employing Some of North Carolina's Best & Brightest | Meeting the N.C. Department of Transportation's objectives takes strong teamwork and partnership and wouldn't be possible without the dedicated public servants committed to maintaining, regulating and implementing programs to support North Carolina's diverse transportation system. | Search Employee Directory | Search Employee Directory | No | Yes | Yes | | No | No |
| | | about-lead-h | NCDOT Announces 2018 N.C. Drone Summit and Flight Expo | The N.C Department of Transportation Division of Aviation’s UAS Program Office is hosting the event to bring together key leaders from the research, commercial and public safety community across N.C. and the nation. | Read More | NCDOT Announces 2018 N.C. Drone Summit and Flight Expo | No | No | Yes | | No | No |
| | | div-inactive-h | Elevating North Carolina to New Heights | With more than 50 million passengers and 1 billion pounds of cargo flying in and out of North Carolina airports each year, aviation is vital to the state's transportation system and economy. The Division of Aviation oversees it all. | Learn More | Elevating North Carolina to New Heights | No | No | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | | A Vital Lifeline for Eastern North Carolina | Millions of passengers cross the rivers and sounds of eastern North Carolina each year, making the state’s ferry system a way of life for those who live and work in the region and an economic necessity for businesses and the tourism industry. | Learn More | A Vital Lifeline for Eastern North Carolina | No | No | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | div-gtp-h | Connecting Industries, Expanding Possibilities | The North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP) located in Kinston, NC, is a unique 2500-acre multimodal industrial park with access to major East Coast and transatlantic markets, over 500 development-ready acres, rail access with transload capability, on-site aerospace and advanced manufacturing education and custom workforce training. | Visit Global TransPark | Putting the World Within Reach | No | Yes | Yes | | No | No |
| | | div-highway-h | Helping Keep North Carolina Moving | With more than 80,000 miles of roadway in North Carolina, the Division of Highways is tasked with building and maintaining essential highway connections to transport people and goods as well as support jobs, economic development, business opportunities and quality of life. | Learn More | Helping Keep North Carolina Moving | No | No | Yes | | No | No |
| | | div-ports-h | Keeping Cargo & Business Moving | Owned and operated by the North Carolina Ports Authority, ports in Wilmington and Morehead City, plus an inland terminal in Charlotte, complement North Carolina’s transportation network and strengthen the economy by supporting the seamless movement of cargo. | Visit N.C. Ports | Keeping Cargo & Business Moving | No | Yes | Yes | | No | No |
| | | div-rail-h | Connecting North Carolina by Train | Integral components of the state’s transportation system, passenger and freight rail also play a central role in economic development and the expansion of business and industry. The Rail Division works to expand and modernize service in North Carolina and make train travel safer for everyone. | Learn More | Connecting North Carolina by Train | No | No | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | div-turnpike-h | Keeping Pace With North Carolina’s Future | As North Carolina’s population grows, the N.C. Turnpike Authority works to advance toll facilities as a safe, convenient transportation option that give drivers more choices, reduces congestion and provides an alternative revenue stream for building major infrastructure. | Learn More | Keeping Pace With North Carolina’s Future | No | No | Yes | | No | No |
| | | div-inactive-h | N.C. Ferry System Temporary Schedule | As a result of Hurricane Florence, the N.C. Ferry System is operating on the following schedule, | View Schedule | N.C. Ferry System Temporary Schedule | No | No | Yes | | No | Yes |
| | | div-aviation-h | 2025 State of Aviation | The State of Aviation highlights the significant economic impacts generated by the state's public airports and the many assets that support a vibrant and competitive aviation and aerospace sector. | Learn More | 2025 State of Aviation | No | No | Yes | | No | No |
| | | init-afa-fw | Do Business With Us | Whether you're applying for state aid or bidding on a project contract, the N.C. Department of Transportation wants to ensure all North Carolina companies have the opportunity to do business with the department. Find out more on Connect NCDOT, the department's website for business, professional and working partners | Connect Now | Connect Now | Yes | No | No | | No | No |
| | | init-safety2-fw | Governor's Highway Safety Program | Zero deaths on North Carolina roadways. That's the vision of the Governor's Highway Safety Program, which plans and carries out a variety of safety education and enforcement campaigns, such as Booze It & Lose It and Click It or Ticket. | Learn More | Learn More | Yes | No | No | | No | Yes |
