NCDOT, which is hosting a Litter Sweep April 10-24, says it has collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year.
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10 NC Airports Receive Improvement Funds
Airports in Elizabeth City and near Ahoskie are among the 10 in the state approved for state and federal funding for safety and airfield improvement projects.
Alternate Pamlico Ferry Schedule Extended
The alternate Pamlico Sound Ferry schedule has been extended to Monday as dredging efforts continue in Bigfoot Slough, where water depths still too shallow for larger ferries.
Altered Pamlico Ferries’ Schedule Extended
NCDOT has extended until April 1 the alternate schedule for ferries traveling between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke because of continued shoaling issues in the ferry channel outside of Silver Lake Harbor.
Shoaling Alters Pamlico Ferries’ Schedule
NCDOT is running an alternate schedule for ferries to and from Ocracoke because of shoaling in the channel just outside Silver Lake Harbor.
Cooper’s Budget Boosts Conservation Funds
Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposed spending plan would increase funding for conservation, parks, flood mitigation and other coastal projects.
Residents Can Report Littering with New App
NCDOTs new Swat-A-Litterbug app allows users to report when they see other travelers toss trash from a vehicle.
NCDOT Collects 2M Pounds of Litter This Year
NCDOT crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 2 million pounds of litter from roadsides since Jan. 1.
CRC Sets Special Meeting on 2 Court Cases
The Coastal Resources Commission will meet March 22 to discuss two litigation cases, one of which will be during closed session.
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.
