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.
CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY
Law enforcement, EMS, fire and towing professionals respond to crashes daily on our highways and busy roadways.
So does NCDOT’s Incident Management Assistance Patrol, or IMAP, which plays a vital role in keeping traffic moving, assisting stranded drivers, and saving lives.
Remember: when you see flashing lights on the roadside, slow down and move over. It’s the law.
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER
A new regional transportation management center is now fully operational in Johnston County, keeping travelers in eastern North Carolina informed about road work, crashes, congestion and other incidents.
NCDOT staff monitor traffic in real time and share updates with the public and emergency responders through DRIVENC.gov.
STREET DEDICATION
A street in Tabor City now honors Officer Shane Miller — a local hero who died in the line of duty 21 years ago.
NCDOT unveiled the signs during a recent ceremony with local officials and Miller’s family.
OCRACOKE FERRY
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry just wrapped up its 2025 season with its highest ridership since 2022.
The ferry carries up to 129 passengers on a 65-minute trip between Hatteras and Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor, letting visitors skip vehicle lines and head straight into the village to explore shops, restaurants, and attractions.
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.