The state legislature has approved more funding for the passenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke to continue until Sept. 6
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Currituck-Knotts Island ferry closed Wednesday for replacement
The Currituck-Knotts Island route will be closed Wednesday while crews replace the route’s vessel.
Public hearing set for Brunswick bridge replacement
The N.C. Department of Transportation is set to hold a virtual public hearing Tuesday on a proposed amendment to Green Swamp Preserve to accommodate replacing a bridge on N.C. 211 In Brunswick County.
Volunteers needed Sept. 11-25 for statewide litter sweep
NCDOT seeks volunteers to help clean up state roadways during the annual fall litter sweep in September.
Short line railroad safety improvement grants awarded
About $10.2 million in matching grant funds have been awarded to 12 short line railroads and the North Carolina Ports Authority as part of NCDOT’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program.
2021-22 North Carolina transportation map now available
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has made available at no charge its detailed 2021-22 statewide map.
Wrightsville Beach bridge preservation work planned
A contractor has been selected to perform preservation work on the 50-year-old South Banks Channel Bridge in Wrightsville Beach.
Federal infrastructure deal could mean billions for state
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.
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.
