Page Content Let's Keep North Carolina Beautiful Litter management is very important at the N.C. Department of Transportation. Along with volunteers and contractors, NCDOT initiatives like Litter Sweep and Swat-A-Litterbug help our state stay clean. Learn More Press ReleasesPublic Meetings & EventsPublic RecordsSocial MediaAnnual ReportsNewslettersMedia InquiriesN.C. Transportation Summit Show All Press Releases Events YouTube Facebook Instagram Flickr Press Release07/23 • 04:34 PMExtended Road Closure Upcoming in Pitt CountyContract crews for the N.C. Department of Transportation will extend its Dickinson Road closure across Reade Circle next week.Read More Press Release07/23 • 04:18 PMNightly Closures Coming for I-40 in Orange CountyContract crews for the N.C. Department of Transportation will be performing nightly closures of Interstate 40 East for the next two evenings.Read More Twitter07/23 • 03:42 PMThis image is photoshopped. But the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car are real. It only takes a few minutes… https://t.co/xSCHKKQ8IGRead More Twitter07/23 • 11:27 AMDid he say 165 MPH!?!? That’s leaving safety, responsibility and thinking so far in the rear view. https://t.co/odhQ2qd8NTRead More Press Release07/23 • 11:22 AMTemporary Closure Upcoming for Beaufort County HighwayA stretch of U.S. 264 will close for several months beginning next week.Read More Twitter07/23 • 09:00 AMRed, purple & ready to pop! Rocket Larkspur is July’s grand finale. 🎆 📌 Davidson County #WildflowerWednesday https://t.co/L3XcTRYOyvRead More YouTube07/23 • 08:41 AMSpeeding catches up with youRead More EventThe N.C. Department of Transportation proposes improvements to East Ash Street (U.S. 70 Business) from Oak Forest Road to U.S. 70 in Goldsboro. Tuesday, August 19 at 05:00 PM Starts a month Cafeteria 3209 E. Ash St. (U.S. 70 Business) Read More Press Release07/22 • 12:47 PMDavidson County Road Requires Temporary ClosureA section of Midway School Road in Davidson County is scheduled to close next week.Read More Twitter07/22 • 12:06 PMCruising in an RV? Crossing town in a rented moving truck? Professional trucker in an unfamiliar area? Your GPS doe… https://t.co/XhiKblkErXRead More Press Release07/22 • 11:36 AMImprovements Coming to Pender, Sampson and Brunswick CountiesMore than 60 miles of roadway across three counties will be improved thanks to a recently awarded contract.Read More Press Release07/22 • 08:59 AMNCDOT Awards Contract to Improve Haywood RoadNCDOT recently awarded a contract to improve Haywood Road. Read More Twitter07/22 • 08:11 AM👀Different views show different perspectives of I-40 reconstruction in the Pigeon River Gorge. 📍I-40 in the Pigeon… https://t.co/95YCMVndeNRead More Twitter07/21 • 03:00 PMWe don't control or predict the weather. Not our lane. We do have a good understanding on staying safe when weather… https://t.co/llNs6VeTZGRead More Press Release07/21 • 02:58 PMThis Week at NCDOT: Chantal Recovery, Helene Funding Boost, NCDMV Saturday HoursThe following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportatio.n. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscastRead More Press Release07/21 • 12:18 PM“Speeding Catches Up With You” Campaign Targets Dangerous DrivingSpeeding is one of the most frequent traffic violations, but its consequences can be deadly. Read More Press Release07/21 • 10:35 AMCulvert Replacement Coming to Watauga County RoadA portion of Browns Chapel Road will close for one week while crews replace a culvert there. Read More Press Release07/21 • 10:04 AMN.C. 711 in Downtown Pembroke Requires Temporary ClosureA section of N.C. 711 in downtown Pembroke has closed until this fall for construction.Read More Twitter07/19 • 01:40 PMPedestrian and bike safety continues to be a focus point with numerous improvements happening around the state each… https://t.co/7iO3mErWbeRead More Press Release07/18 • 02:09 PMNCDOT to Close Ramp, Lane on U.S. 52 in Forsyth CountyN.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will temporarily close the on-ramp from Clemmonsville Road to U.S. 52 Northbound Read More Press Release07/18 • 01:37 PMWeekly Cash Watch ReportNCDOT's weekly cash watch reportRead More Twitter07/18 • 12:30 PMThe end of July brings a tough goodbye as we part ways with our incredible summer interns. Yesterday they heard fro… https://t.co/bmlDmWI0JJRead More Press Release07/18 • 11:17 AMThis Week at NCDOT: Rainy Weather Driving, Pedestrian and Bike Safety, 2025 Transportation SummitThe 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.Read More Press Release07/18 • 09:27 AMUnion County Culvert to be ReplacedA section of East Lawyers Road will close on Monday for N.C. Department of Transportation contractors to replace a culvert at Bull Branch.Read More Twitter07/18 • 09:03 AM🚶♂️➡️ Pedestrian safety improvements 🚘 Wet weather driving tips 🤝 2025 NC Transportation Summit Get the details… https://t.co/LDTN4JjLYSRead More YouTube07/18 • 08:19 AMThis week on NCDOT Now: Recent storms and flooding brought significant impacts to our roadways, and we'd like to remind you how to drive safely in wet conditions. Also, The North Carolina Department of Transportation continues to identify areas in the state where pedestrian and bike safety can be improved. Finally, NCDOT will soon host the 2025 NC Transportation Summit.Read More Press Release07/17 • 02:53 PMI-26 East Traffic Shifting Under Blue Ridge ParkwayI-26 East traffic under the BRP is shifting to new alignment overnight. Read More Press Release07/17 • 02:41 PMOvernight Closures for Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road UpcomingContractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation are scheduling overnight closures on Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road near Interstate 440 for bridge work. Read More Press Release07/17 • 11:30 AMNew Plymouth License Plate Agency to Open Next TuesdayNCDMV to open new License Plate Agency on July 22 in PlymouthRead More Press Release07/17 • 11:08 AMNew Greene County License Plate Agency to Open Next MondayNCDMV to open new License Plate Agency July 21 in Greene Co.Read More Press Release07/17 • 10:13 AMDivision 11 Wins Overall Award at NCDOT Safety ConferenceStaff from Division 11 earned the overall award at NCDOT's annual safety conference in late June.Read More Twitter07/17 • 09:07 AMAll #NCDMV Driver License offices and License Plate Agencies that were affected by this morning's AT&T internet ser… https://t.co/VUTPyh9jcuRead More Twitter07/17 • 07:40 AMSeveral #NCDMV License Plate Agencies in west central and northwestern NC are currently unable to service customers… https://t.co/gFD7WeTWd4Read More Twitter07/17 • 07:29 AMSeveral #NCDMV Driver License offices in west central and northwestern NC are currently unable to service customers… https://t.co/EekR5XwarURead More Twitter07/16 • 04:42 PMAll #NCDMV Driver License offices are temporarily unable to process credit card transactions as payment for service… https://t.co/xjiA9dpFzORead More Press Release07/16 • 04:21 PMBeRailSafe Partners with Police to Promote Emergency Sign Awareness DayBeRailSafe, the N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division’s railroad safety education and outreach unit, is promoting the first National Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign Awareness Day.Read More Press Release07/16 • 03:20 PMLincoln County Road to Close for RealignmentPart of Ivey Church Road in Maiden will close July 18-21 to realign its intersection with Buffalo Shoals Road. Read More Press Release07/16 • 03:03 PMTraffic Shift on I-40 in Asheville to Begin Thursday NightN.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will change the traffic pattern on Interstate 40 West in Asheville Thursday night, weather permitting.Read More Press Release07/16 • 02:23 PMLane Closure Scheduled for I-40 in Davie CountyN.C. Department of Transportation crews are scheduled to close a lane of Interstate 40 tomorrow in Davie County.Read More Twitter07/16 • 09:00 AMWho’s working hard in the flower beds? 🐝 🦋 🐞 👟 (Hint: Not the sneakers.) #WildflowerWednesday https://t.co/0HTvislke6Read More Press Release07/15 • 02:27 PMNCDMV Makes Changes to Keep Customers Cool During SummerNCDMV is rolling out operational changes at its driver license offices to help customers stay out of long lines and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during the hot summer months.Read More Twitter07/15 • 11:45 AMSmall world alert: our two interns were preschool pals! From finger painting to transportation careers, they’ve co… https://t.co/Ci4yV20nLJRead More Press Release07/14 • 04:58 PMRamp and Lane Closures Scheduled on US 421 Southbound in Forsyth CountyN.C. Department of Transportation crews will close the on-ramp from N.C. 66 South to U.S. 421 Southbound (RMP-3399) July 17, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.Read More Press Release07/14 • 04:40 PMUpcoming Daytime I-40 East Lane Closure in Davie CountyA lane of Interstate 40 East in Davie County will close for construction for several hours tomorrow.Read More Twitter07/14 • 04:21 PMNew monitors along I-40 in the reconstruction area have been installed to get real-time readings on any type of ear… https://t.co/LgYoZ7fiMYRead More Press Release07/14 • 10:15 AMContract Applications Sought to Operate Mount Airy License Plate AgencyNCDMV accepting applications thru July 28 to operate the License Plate Agency in Mount AiryRead More Press Release07/14 • 09:00 AMOvernight Closures Planned for Hillsborough StreetCrews will close Hillsborough Street near Interstate 440 in both directions nightly July 21-July 25 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.Read More Press Release07/14 • 07:08 AMThis Week at NCDOT: Operation Firecracker 'Booze It & Lose It' Campaign, Helene Update, Bridge Dedications, DMV Operational ChangesThe 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.Read More Twitter07/13 • 12:37 PMMiss out on extended Saturday hours at the DMV yesterday? No worries. Twenty locations across the state are open 8a… https://t.co/et7FOIo4VSRead More Press Release07/12 • 03:44 PMI-26 East Lane Closure Coming to Green River BridgeA contractor will be closing one lane of I-26 East. Read More No results Load More Last updated Nov. 15, 2024