The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s new Byways Guidebook, now in its fifth edition, has been updated to include 11 byways established since the last edition released in 2008.
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Wrightsville Beach bridge to undergo yearlong facelift
The outside eastbound lane of the South Banks Channel Bridge on Causeway Drive will be closed for about a year starting Monday.
DEQ tweaks fumigation permit to alleviate port congestion
The state issued this week a time-limited modification to Ecolab Inc., a log fumigation facility at N.C. Port at Wilmington, to alleviate congestion at the port.
Body found on Core Banks after coastal storm
A cause of death has yet to be determined for Gregory L. Miller of Durham, whose body washed up on the north end of South Core Banks Monday following the coastal storm that hit over the weekend and snarled transportation along the Outer Banks through Tuesday.
New Hanover County bridge to be demolished, replaced
The demolition of the damaged Smith Creek span permanently closed since May is set to begin Monday.
Coastal storm to bring flooding, strong winds, heavy rain
N.C. 12, the Outer Banks’ major highway, could become impassible over the weekend from ocean overwash as a coastal low moves along the coast.
High winds force Pamlico Sound ferry runs to be canceled
Other state ferry schedules could be affected this weekend because of an expected strong storm with heavy rain and winds.
NCDOT asks public for feedback to improve service
NCDOT is asking the public to fill out a 15-minute survey on the agency’s performance and ways to improve service.
Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry to reduce runs starting Tuesday
The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route switches Tuesday to the off-season winter schedule, with fewer daily departures from each island.
Currituck County roads to undergo improvements
NCDOT has awarded a nearly $4 million contract to a Raleigh-based paving company to repair more than 23 miles of roads in Currituck County.
OSHA cites contractor for safety failures leading to death
OSHA has proposed penalties against the lead contractor for the Bonner Bridge demolition project for two violations related to the death of a welder earlier this year.
Work on Pungo Creek bridge replacement to begin Monday
NCDOT will begin Monday replacing a nearly century-old bridge crossing Pungo Creek in Beaufort County.
Emerald Isle bridge work may cause travel delays
NCDOT has resumed a project on hold since last year to extend the lifespan of the B. Cameron Langston Bridge.
Harkers Island bridge replacement work accelerates
Contract crews will begin working at night this week to accelerate the replacement of two bridges to and from Harkers Island in Carteret County.
3 coastal airports to receive grants for improvements
Airports in Hyde, Dare and Carteret counties will receive grant funding for safety and various improvements.
DOT, NCSU partner on Bonner Bridge research project
The Department of Transportation has turned to researchers at N.C. State University to test girders from the demolished Bonner Bridge to improve tomorrow’s bridge designs.
