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.
Summer Travel
With summer travel season underway, drivers should prepare for increased traffic and potential delays across the state.
That includes in Western North Carolina where Hurricane Helene recovery continues.
Drivers should anticipate delays on Interstate 40 in Pigeon River Gorge where there's still one lane in each direction.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation urges travelers to plan ahead, and check
DriveNC.gov for real-time updates.
Ferry Routes
This week the N.C. Ferry system released its summer ferry schedules for routes crossing the Pamlico Sound. The Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferries will each add a round trip daily.
Reservations are strongly encouraged at ncferry.org or by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY. For real time updates, sign up at
ncdot.gov/fins.
DMV Examiner Graduation
Last week, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles welcomed 80 new driver license examiners during a graduation ceremony in Raleigh.
After five weeks of training, the examiners have been assigned to 51 offices statewide to improve service.
NC By Train Anniversary
NC By Train is celebrating over 30 years of service.
Officials marked the occasion last week by unveiling a commemorative locomotive at Raleigh Union Station and announcing discounted fares.
People who purchase tickets on the Piedmont and Carolinian through June 16 will get 30% off trips in North Carolina through the end of the month.
To plan a trip, purchase tickets or learn more, visit
NCByTrain.org.
For more information about NCDOT Now, contact the NCDOT Communications Office at (919) 707-2660. Additional news stories from throughout the week can be found on
NCDOT.gov.