The N.C. Department of Transportation captured this video May 30, 2018, near the Buncombe/McDowell county line where a mudslide the night before temporarily closed part of I-40.
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NC DOT: Employing Drones
Friday, July 22nd, 2016Over 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.
View this complete post...North Carolina DOT: NC Transportation Now Holiday Special
Thursday, December 24th, 2015On 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.
View this complete post...North Carolina DOT: Making an Old Road New
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015There 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.
North Carolina: Active Routes to School
Thursday, April 16th, 2015In 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.
View this complete post...Asheville, NC: Why North Carolina Needs the I-26 Connector Project
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014This 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.
View this complete post...Raleigh, NC: Temporary Asphalt Plant Facilitates Road Work
Monday, February 24th, 2014Granite Construction is putting the finishing touches on an asphalt plant for the Fortify construction project that will make it easier on motorists and taxpayers’ wallets now that construction is underway.
View this complete post...Raleigh, NC: Getting the “Complete 540” Project Underway
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013The Complete 540 study for the southeast extension of the Triangle Expressway is once again underway, following a two-year delay. The Complete 540 project will provide a more direct route and quicker access to RTP, the RDU airport, and major employment and activity centers along NC 540 for rapidly growing communities south and east of Raleigh. Completing 540 will connect the final section of the outer loop from Holly Springs to Knightdale.
View this complete post...Raleigh, NC: I-40 Widening Project
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012Raleigh, NC: Raleigh Union Station
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