Officials said customers will be refunded for reservations made during the time the vessel is out of service.
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Ocracoke passenger ferry season to end Sept. 4
The season, previously expected to end on July 31, has been extended due to popular demand and anticipated funding in next year’s state budget.
Preservation work begins on Old Manns Harbor Bridge
The work is not expected to impact the purple martins that nest in the bridge during late July and August, because work will not take place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. during the nesting season, officials said.
NCDOT awarded $45M for public transit improvements
Public transportation systems in the Wilmington area and northeastern N.C. will receive around $6 million to improve services and shift to low- or zero-emission buses.
NC ferries on Ocracoke routes to make four round trips daily
The Ferry Division is offering four round trips daily starting Tuesday on its Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke routes.
Expect delays on U.S. 17, I-40 in Pender, Brunswick counties
Work on U.S. 17 between Old Ocean Highway and Bolivia is to begin Monday and on Tuesday for I-40 between Exits 388 and 408 in Pender County.
Public gets first peek of Penelope at Plymouth event
The first of two fast ferries to transport passengers between six communities on the Albemarle Sound was unveiled Friday in Plymouth.
NCDOT using new material to replace Harkers Island bridge
The department is using a carbon-fiber reinforced polymer to combat corrosion and help the bridge last longer than those built with steel-reinforced materials.
Pender seeks comment on draft bike, pedestrian plan
Feedback from the community on recommendations in the draft Pender County Bicycle and Pedestrian will be accepted until June 23.
Advocates cite risks of planned shipping channel project
The proposed deepening and widening of the Wilmington Harbor to accommodate larger ships is the latest in what Cape Fear River advocates say is a long list of threats.
Brunswick County travelers, residents asked for feedback
Brunswick County and representatives from the Grand Strand Area Transportation Study are inviting the traveling public to share their input on the future of the Holden Beach Causeway Corridor.
Open house on Wilmington Harbor project set for June 13
The public will be able to speak with Corps staff who will be at different stations to talk about the plan to deepen and widen the main shipping channel in the Cape Fear River.
NCDOT eases concerns about Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry
Passenger ferry service is to expected to begin Tuesday as well as an expanded vehicle ferry schedule between Hatteras and Ocracoke.
Waterways panel eyes Avon, emergency ferry harbors
Now that the dredge Miss Katie has improved conditions in Hatteras Inlet’s Connector Channel, the Dare County Waterways Commission is looking ahead to long-discussed projects in Avon Harbor and the Stumpy Point emergency ferry harbor.
N.C. 12 speeds to be lowered for peak travel season
The speed limits for sections of N.C. 12 in Currituck and Dare counties will be lowered to 35 mph from the off-season speed limit of 45 mph.
Wrightsville Beach bridge work to extend into fall
The current traffic pattern, with two lanes going toward the beach and one lane for traffic leaving it, will remain for now.
