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.
Deputy Ned P. Byrd Bridge Dedication
On Aug. 15, 2022, Deputy Byrd gave his life in the line of duty.
His family, friends, colleagues, and the department gathered to honor him, dedicating the bridge on Auburn Knightdale Road over the Neuse River.
A pair of signs now stand at the bridge, a lasting reminder of his courage and sacrifice, thanks to a request from Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe and a resolution by the Wake County Board of Commissioners in July 2024.
"From this day forward, on his bridge, you will be crossing over a bridge of opportunity to make a difference" Rowe said.
NC State Football Traffic
We’re just days away from NC State’s first football game of the season! Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., the Pack takes on East Carolina, and you can bet Carter-Finley will be buzzing. Like every home game, traffic will be heavy, so plan ahead.
This year’s traffic pattern will be the same as last year. Construction is still happening on Blue Ridge Road and the State Highway Patrol will keep things moving so you can get in and out smoothly and focus on the gameday experience.
NC Transportation Summit
The 2025 North Carolina Transportation Summit is less than two weeks away. Hosted by NCDOT, NC GO and the NC Chamber, the annual event brings together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to shape the future of mobility across the state.
The Summit will be held Sept. 3-4 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
For more information and to register,
visit nctransportationsummit.com.
NC Quick Pass
NC Quick Pass has teamed up with Harris Teeter! You can now grab an NC Quick Pass Sticker on the go at more than 200 stores statewide.
Here’s how it works: pick up a Sticker transponder voucher from the gift card section, take it to the customer service desk, and get your new transponder. Before you hit the road, activate it at
ncquickpass.com/activate.
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.