RALEIGH – The 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.
DriveNC.gov Updates
DriveNC.gov, the state’s interactive website that helps users view current traffic and road conditions for their route, is now more user friendly with improved search options thanks to a recent update.
The site, previously called TIMS or the Traffic Information Management System, has a new, modern look and feel. In addition to being mobile friendly, DriveNC defaults to the user’s location, ensuring they receive information most applicable to where they are.
A toggle display on the home page lets users choose the types of information they’re looking for such a:
- Crashes, construction or congestion;
- Adverse weather impacts;
- Traffic cameras on major roads and interstates; and
- The ability to search by street addres.
Other helpful information includes rest area and shelter locations when shelters are open during severe weather. Be sure to
visit DriveNC.gov before heading out on your next trip.
Working at NCDOT
With spring on the way, now is the time for students to begin planning their summer internships.
The Summer Engineering Assistants Program helps students gain hands-on experience in areas like science, technology, engineering and mathematics, plus other fields in the transportation industry which is rapidly developing as new technologies emerge. Internship applications will be accepted starting March 1.
For upcoming college graduates, join NCDOT and help shape the future of transportation while better connecting people. The department is especially looking for applicants in fields such as geology, information technology, planning, engineering and finance, but we have many needs.
For those wanting to work on the coast, the Ferry Division is looking for talented employees in all positions. A career fair will take place on March 1 at the Hatteras Civic Center.
Visit NCDOT’s careers page today.