John Hennessy III,
P.E.
North Carolina’s public airports annually contribute $52 billion to the state’s economy, supporting 307,000 jobs that generate $12.6 billion in personal income and $2.2 billion in state and local tax revenues. Aerospace giants Boeing, Cessna, GE Aviation, Honda Aircraft, Lockheed Martin and Spirit Aerospace Systems call North Carolina home, choosing our state for its connectivity, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment.
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North Carolina has been at the forefront of aviation technology since the Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Today, the state is home to many of the biggest names in the aerospace industry. They choose North Carolina because of its connectivity, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment.
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On this week’s NCDOT Now, Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon announced that NCDOT and CSX reached an agreement to build a new facility near Rocky Mount. Also, the Division of Motor Vehicles hosted the School Bus Rodeo as part of their driver training school. Finally nearly 489,000 lbs of trash were picked up from North Carolin’s roadways during the spring litter sweep.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Introduction Shared use paths (SUPs), also known as greenways or trails, are unique facilities physically separated from motor vehicle traffic that allow a shared space in which bicyclists, pedestrians, and sometimes equestrian or other non-motorized users can travel. Often SUPs are constructed within an independent right-of-way and may follow a […]
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Over the years, NC Transportation has always looked for ways to embrace new technologies. Today, drones are helping us rethink how we conduct some of our operations, including bridge inspections.
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On this episode of N.C. Transportation Now; tips for staying safe while hitting the road this holiday season, the department reminds drivers not to drink and drive, and instead of getting behind the wheel this holiday season, try out another form of transportation.
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There are several steps involved in the removal and replacement of the highway surface and sub-structure.
Shifting traffic — Crews establish a work zone and work with paint and barrier wall crews.
Demolishing the road — There are several parts involved in this process and they include milling, or removing the asphalt, breaking the concrete, moving the material out of the way and then crushing it.
Pipe installation — This involves digging up and removing old pipe and installing new pipe.
In a joint partnership with North Carolina’s Division of Public Health, NCDOT is proud to support North Carolina’s Active Routes to School Program. Sponsoring events at schools around the state, the Active Routes to School Program is making a positive impact on the lives of many of our younger citizens.
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation project to fortify two of the Triangle’s busiest roads is in its second phase. The Fortify project involves removing and replacing an 11.5-mile stretch of I-40 and I-440 to address immediate safety concerns.
The project is not just about rebuilding a road, it is also about fortifying a community. For more information, visit the project website, www.fortifync.com.
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This video provides an animated representation of the proposed alternatives for each section of the project, and also contains narration which further serves as a guide as to how each alternative would operate if constructed.
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