North Carolina Department of Transportation
Recent News About North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Full ferry services return after end of dredging project in Pamlico Sound area
The North Carolina Department of Transportation resumed a full three-boat route on Oct. 10 after completing a dredging project.
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Rodanthe Bridge project continues pile driving through the winter
Pile driving for the Rodanthe "Jug Handle" Bridge Project should be completed this fall and winter, with the project's conclusion expected in fall 2021.
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Outer Banks remains under high surf advisory
A coastal flood warning was in effect until 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 for the Newport/Morehead area, the National Weather Service reported.
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Lawmaker applauds effort to return express ferry service between Ocracoke and Hatteras
Rep. Bobby Hanig (R-Currituck) praised North Carolina Lawmakers in July for enabling the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry to resume service after it has been tied up amid COVID-19 shutdown.
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From Old North News
Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.