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National Work Zone Memorial travels to North Carolina
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY — The National Work Zone Memorial, which honors people killed in highway work zones, is on public display this week in North Carolina.
NCDOT: More than 3 million pounds of litter picked up from state roads this year
RALEIGH — As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year.
Litter removal picks up, ushering in statewide sweep
SANFORD — State transportation officials and their partners have ramped up roadside litter removal and all people are encouraged to join the effort during an upcoming clean-up initiative.
NCDOT Roundtable Series: Women in STEM
RALEIGH — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the N.C. Department of Transportation brought together a diverse group of the agency's female engineers and leaders in various stages of their careers for a series of roundtable discussions.
N.C. State turfgrass researchers collaborate with NCDOT for roadside grasses
CHARLESTON, S.C. — North Carolina State University’s Turfgrass Program has been working on the selection, installation and evaluation of zoysiagrasses along roadsides throughout the state in collaboration with the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Moss backs bill to double fines for roadside littering in N.C.
RALEIGH — Litterbugs could soon face stiffer fines for strewing garbage along North Carolina roadways.
Explore the NC Moves 2050 Plan on interactive webpage
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has completed the long-range transportation plan update, NC Moves 2050, and there’s now an interactive way for people to explore the plan online.
Richmond County leaders encourage residents to aid in fight against litter 'epedimic'
ROCKINGHAM — The county continues its fight to keep Richmond County roadways clear of garbage and local leaders are asking residents for help.
Commission recommends 40% funding increase for North Carolina DOT
RALEIGH — Less than a year after an audit of the N.C. Department of Transportation found massive overspending, a blue-ribbon panel is recommending the department get a 40% budget hike.
Report: Airports contribute $61B, 373,000 jobs to N.C. economy
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s publicly owned airports contribute $61 billion to the state’s economy each year and support 373,000 jobs, according to a report released by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation.
