The Coastal Resources Commission will meet March 22 to discuss two litigation cases, one of which will be during closed session.
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NCDOT Celebrates Women in STEM
Marking Women’s History Month, NCDOT brought together its women engineers for a roundtable discussion on STEM career paths and shattering barriers.
Work Ahead on U.S. 64 in Tyrrell, Washington
A $3.6 million contract has been awarded to a Raleigh company to improve two sections of U.S. 64 totaling almost 12 miles in Tyrrell and Washington counties.
Expect Delays on Morehead City Bridge
Daytime motorists should expect traffic delays now through Tuesday while traveling on the high-rise bridge between Morehead City and Radio Island.
NCDOT Needs Staff for Hatteras Route
The state Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is accepting applications for a variety of summer positions on its Hatteras-Ocracoke route.
Southern Shores to Get Car Charger Funds
Southern Shores is one of 30 organizations in the state that will receive a rebate for a zero-emission vehicle charging station project, funded by the NC Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement Program.
NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep Set for April
Those who want to help keep state roadways litter free can volunteer for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Spring Litter Sweep April 10-24.
Marc Basnight Bridge Inspection Begins
There will be lane closures during the week March 1-18 while contractors conduct a routine condition inspection of the Marc Basnight Bridge.
Two Southeast NC Bridges to be Repaired
Crews may begin work as early as late March and are expected to be complete by October on work to extend the life of two bridges in Pender and Duplin counties.
NCDOT Inspects Basnight Bridge with Drone
The Marc Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet is the first bridge in the state that the N.C. Department of Transportation has inspected using a drone.
Coastal Airports Approved for Funding
The state Board of Transportation has approved three coastal airports to receive state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects.
Project to Replace 2 Craven County Bridges
The North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded a contract to a state-based construction company to replace two bridges in Craven County.
Rodanthe Bridge Project Update Planned
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is set to host an online meeting March 4 to give updates on the Rodanthe “Jug Handle” bridge project.
Transportation Planning Group Elects Officers
The Cape Fear RPO Transportation Advisory Committee has reelected Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams as chair and Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann as vice chair.
Port’s Environmental Study Awaits Funding
Planned deepening and widening of Wilmington harbor, the first project subject to a new fast-track federal process, was authorized in December, but the environmental review remains unfunded.
NCDOT Suspends Ferry Routes Due to Wind
North Carolina Department of Transportation ferry routes in northeastern North Carolina were offline Thursday because of high winds.
