Slash Creek Bridge to Open to Traffic FridayThe new Slash Creek Bridge, on N.C. 12 in Hatteras Village, will open to traffic Friday morning.

Charlotte Road to Temporarily Close For Two NightsA west Charlotte street will be closed temporarily tonight and tomorrow night to remove a railroad crossing, weather permitting.

Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Urges Safe DrivingBuckling your seatbelt is a vital component of driving safely, and local law enforcement will be out over the next two weeks to make sure you do.

Improvements Coming to Granville County RoadsThe N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.3 million contract to Sunrock Industries LLC to enhance over 18 miles of roadway across Granville County.

Race Traffic Makes Its Return to Charlotte Region Like clockwork, another holiday weekend of racing is coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway.

I-26 East Lane Closure Continuing for Green River BridgeA contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a short stretch of Interstate 26 near the Green River bridge beginning this weekend and repeat the closure again the following weekend.

Weekly Cash Watch ReportNCDOT's weekly cash watch report

This Week at NCDOT: Wildflower Awards; Spring Litter Sweep Results; Move Over or Get Pulled OverThe following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation.

NCDOT Announces All Trains Will Stop for Cheerwine Festival in SalisburyAll NC By Train service will stop on Sat. May 17 for the Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury.

Ramps and Lane Closures Planned for Beltline This WeekendContractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation plan to improve a bridge this weekend on Interstate 440 East near Glenwood Avenue.

Alexander County Road to Close for Pipe ReplacementN.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close a section of Marsh Road northeast of Taylorsville next week, weather permitting.

Upcoming Improvements to Vance County RoadsThe N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded an almost $12 million contract to Sunrock Industries LLC to improve more than 11 miles of roadway in Vance County.

Old Manns Harbor Bridge to Reopen to Traffic FridayThe William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, will reopen to traffic before the end of the day Friday.

Contract Applications Sought to Operate Brunswick County License Plate AgencyNCDMV accepting applications thru May 30 to operate a License Plate Agency in Brunswick Co.

Equipment Safety Conference Held in Beaufort CountyThe annual Division 2 Equipment Operators Safety Training Conference, or "Roadeo" took place last week in Washington, N.C.

Guilford County Road to Close for Pipe ReplacementThe North Carolina Department of Transportation will close a portion of Wheeler Bridge Road in Guilford County for several weeks as crews perform bridge maintenance.

NCDOT Seeks Feedback on NC By Train ServiceNC By Train is seeking input about intercity passenger rail service and expected improvements and expansion being planned for the future.

Grantham Road Bridge Construction to Begin on James City ProjectBridge construction at Grantham Road is set to begin for the first of five interchanges along the U.S. 70 Improvements in the James City project corridor. During bridge construction, a temporary traffic pattern for U.S. 70 travelers will be utilized.

N.C. 12 to Return to Seasonal Speed Limits ThursdayN.C. Department of Transportation crews will change speed limit signs May 15 to reflect lower speed limits along sections of N.C. 12 in parts of Currituck and Dare counties.

State Highway Employees Compete in Safety ConferenceDivision 13 employees competed at the annual equipment operators safety conference.

Pamlico Sound Ferry Routes to Delay Summer Schedule Due to ShoalingThe N.C. Ferry Division’s Pamlico Sound routes between Swan Quarter, Cedar Island and Ocracoke will temporarily remain on their spring schedules until completion of an upcoming dredging project in the Bigfoot Slough ferry channel.

Huntersville Bridge to Close Temporarily for Deck RepairsN.C. Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will temporarily close the bridge on McCoy Road over Torrence Creek on May 19 to make improvements to the structure’s timber deck.

Nightly Closures Scheduled for Orange County RoadAs part of the ongoing Interstate 40 Widening Project in Orange County, the N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close a section of Old N.C. 86

Slow Down and Move Over for Stopped Emergency VehiclesThe N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program​ and state and local law enforcement are launching a statewide enforcement campaign to remind drivers of the importance of the Move Over Law.

I-26 East Lane Closure Coming to Green River BridgeThe outside lane of I-26 East will close Sunday night through Thursday night.

Weekly Cash Watch ReportNCDOT's weekly cash watch report

Division 14 Employees Gather for Conference CompetitionDivision 14 employees compete at safety conference.

This Week at NCDOT: Ocracoke Express, Hurricane Preparedness, Bike & Roll to School, New DMV CommissionerThe following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.

This Week at NCDOT: Conen Morgan Interchange, Real ID, Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthThe following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.

NCDOT Names Paul Tine as New DMV CommissionerLong-time business owner and former legislator Paul Tine has been selected to be the next DMV Commissioner. His first day is May 6, 2025.

Closure Scheduled for Section of Pitt County RoadA contractor with the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of Dickinson Avenue for repairs next week.

Ocracoke Express Begins New Season of Summer Service May 13The popular Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will begin its seventh season of summer service May 13.

Final I-40 West Weekend Closure in AshevilleThe final I-40 West weekend closure in Asheville is upcoming.

Night Work to Temporarily Close Lanes on Forsyth County HighwayA contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close a lane of Interstate 40 East in Forsyth County as part of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway project

Minor Traffic Shift on I-40 in Asheville Begins Friday NightN.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will change the traffic pattern on Interstate 40 East in Asheville on Friday night, weather permitting.

Main Route in Pembroke Requires Temporary ClosureN.C. 711 in Pembroke will undergo a road closure starting May 12.

Ramp Closures Planned for I-40 and I-440 This WeekN. C. Department of Transportation contractors will close two ramps this week to realign the barrier wall at Jones Franklin Road and tie into the existing ramp from I-40 at I-440.

Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled for Poole Road in Raleigh Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation will implement nightly lane closures along westbound Poole Road between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Ajinomoto Drive for repair work over the next couple of weeks.