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.
NCDMV Fort Bragg Office
A new driver license office and kiosk are now open to serve our military community.
The Soldier Support Center at Fort Bragg is the newest N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles driver license office and service kiosk.
The new office offers license and ID services to members of the military, their families, civilian base employees and other walk-in customers.
Buc-ee's Groundbreaking
A new Buc-ee's travel center is under development along the Interstate 40 and I-85 corridor in Alamance County.
Last week, the N.C. Department of Transportation joined corporate and local officials for the groundbreaking event in Mebane.
The 74-acre facility is expected to bring 120 gas pumps and 24 electric charging stations to the Trollingwood-Hawfields Road interchange.
As part of its required development improvements, Buc-ee's is contributing to NCDOT's adjacent project to upgrade the interchange with additional lanes in a Diverging Diamond pattern.
The interchange project is expected to be complete in fall of 2027.
A250 NC Capitol Event
America's 250th birthday is a little over two weeks away.
Capitol 250 NC Freedom Fest will be held July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Capitol in downtown Raleigh.
This free event will have live music, vendors, food trucks, living history, and family-friendly fun to showcase how North Carolina fits into the nation's story.
Stop by and meet NCDOT staff, participate in a fun and interactive activity and learn how be a part of our team.
To learn more, visit
america250.nc.gov.
Canes Win Stanley Cup, Plan for Parade
Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes on bringing the Stanley Cup home to Raleigh!
To plan ahead for the parade Saturday, please allow extra travel time.
Visit DriveNC.gov or the new DriveNC app to plan your route to the parade which will take place in downtown Raleigh beginning at 11 a.m
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.