NCDOT's COVID-19 Response

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the N.C. Department of Transportation is continuing to provide services while keeping in mind the health and safety of the public and the department’s employees. 

​Impacts

Operations

• Welcome centers are closed, but other highway rest areas remain open with additional cleaning procedures.​
  
• ​NCDOT announces public-private partnership to use drones during COVID-19 response. Tune in to online discussion 1-3 p.m. April 24​.
  
• The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has consolidated in-person services to driver license offices large enough to maintain social distancing​, and suspended most road tests. 
• NCDOT is continuing work on all active construction and maintenance projects.
• Per Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No. 116, NCDOT has waived restrictions on oversize/overweight vehicles for quicker transport of medical and other emergency supplies. 
• NCDOT changed messaging on digital highway signs to direct motorists to latest info on Coronavirus. 
• There are road closures associated with non-resident restrictions in some parts of N.C. For real-time information, visit DriveNC.gov
• The N.C. Ferry System has adopted reduced schedules during the outbreak. 
• Passenger rail service has been reduced. 
• N.C. Quick Pass walk-in locations are closed​ until further notice. 
• Public events, such as road naming ceremonies, have been cancelled through early April.
  

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