Although details are yet to be finalized, the deal struck this week on a major federal infrastructure spending plan could mean billions for N.C. transportation, resilience and clean water projects.
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Contractor chosen to replace Harkers Island bridges
NCDOT has awarded a contract to replace the two bridges that connect Harkers Island to mainland Carteret County.
Transportation planning group votes no on toll bridge
The Wilmington area transportation planning group in a split vote decided not to support exploring a private-public partnership to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge with a toll bridge.
Currituck-Knotts Island ferry suspended through Friday
Ferry service between Currituck and Knotts Island has been suspended through Friday.
Transportation planners to consider toll bridge proposal
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is expected to vote this week on whether to support a proposed public-private partnership to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Drone trial delivers supplies to Ocracoke Island
NCDOT’s aviation and ferry divisions and drone company Volansi, completed two successful trial flights with a chocolate muffin delivery from Hatteras to Ocracoke Island.
Meeting set for bridge project easements in game land
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on a proposed change to Juniper Creek Game Land in Brunswick County for a proposed bridge replacement.
Video: Rodanthe ‘jug handle’ bridge nears completion
Construction on the Rodanthe bridge is close to completion, N.C. Department of Transportation officials say.
Special meeting set on proposal to replace Cape Fear bridge
There is a special meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday for Brunswick County Board of Commissioners to hear more on an unsolicited proposal to replace Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Waterways Commission works toward year-round dredging
The Dare County Waterways Commission discussed Monday both the short-term and long-term future of dredging Hatteras Inlet at its virtual meeting.
Beaufort County intersection to get all-way stop next week
NCDOT will make safety improvements at an intersection in Washington next week.
Umstead Bridge speed limit lowered to protect birds
The speed limit on the William B. Umstead Bridge has been lowered temporarily at dusk and in July and August to protect the migrating purple martins.
Historic Hertford ‘S-bridge’ swing span has been removed
Contractors placed on barges Monday sections of the bridge that connected the towns of Hertford and Winfall since 1928.
Task force for NC 12 solutions set to hold second meeting
The N.C. 12 Task Force will meet Aug. 18 in Manteo to begin planning for ways to make the vulnerable Outer Banks highway more resilient.
More boaters finding trouble in waters near Cape Lookout
Waters near Cape Lookout have become increasingly perilous because of shoaling and shifting channels, despite a two-year-old agreement between Carteret County and the National Park Service that has provided more than $5.67 million for dredging.
Free tram now makes stop at Ocracoke Light Station
The Ocracoke Express tram now makes a stop at the historic Ocracoke Light Station, a part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
