Displaying items by tag: NC Department of Transportation
NCDOT suspends most lane closures for July Fourth holiday
RALEIGH — The state will temporarily suspend most highway construction projects that cause lane closures to help reduce the anticipated influx of traffic over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Senators grill DOT officials on pre-COVID overspending
RALEIGH — The state Department of Transportation defended its overspending and planned reforms to a skeptical Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, May 27.
DOT overspending blasted by state auditor at Senate committee
RALEIGH — Lawmakers blasted the N.C. Department of Transportation for careless overspending, suggesting the DOT is using the coronavirus to “cover up” irresponsible cash management.
N.C. Department of Transportation under more financial pressure, must repay Map Act victims
RALEIGH — Victims of the Map Act won their case in the N.C. Supreme Court this month, but their victory will put even more pressure on the cash-strapped N.C. Department of Transportation.
N.C. DOT exceeded budget, failed to monitor spending, auditor finds
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation overspent its budget by $742 million last year, a new state audit report shows.
NCDOT to host drone workshop in Monroe
MONROE — Drones are an increasingly popular tool for various state and local public safety agencies, as well as many private businesses. The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to help those organizations learn how to safely and effectively leverage this technology into their operations.
Volunteers needed for statewide Spring Litter Sweep
RALEIGH – Volunteers across North Carolina are needed to help clean up trash along roads during the N.C. Department of Transportation’s annual Spring Litter Sweep from April 11-25.
NCDOT circus train sits alone in Nash County
RALEIGH — P.T. Barnum once said there’s a sucker born every minute.
Step right up, North Carolina.
Applications open for state bicycle and pedestrian planning grants
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications from communities for the 2020 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative. The program provides funding for municipalities across the state to develop comprehensive bicycle or pedestrian plans.
Public comment opportunity upcoming for Division 8 STIP projects
CARTHAGE — Local residents can soon weigh in on what transportation projects they want to see included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 10-Year transportation plan for 2023-2032.
