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North Carolina highways adorned with red poppies in honor of fallen World War I solders

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Department of Natural Cultural Resources collaborated on planting red poppies alongside the state’s highways as a means of commemorating the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering World War I and as a means of honoring fallen solders from the war. “We are so grateful to (NCDOT) Secretary […]

May 10, 2017

Roadbuilding

Komatsu, NCDOT team up to give students first-hand look at construction jobs at Extreme Sandbox

Thanks to a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Fund, 40 Warren County High School students from Warrenton (16 girls and 24 boys) took a 20-hour bus ride to the Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, Minn., to learn about construction industry jobs and learn to operate heavy equipment. The students were able to hop […]

May 1, 2017

Roadbuilding

NCDOT, Women’s Transportation Seminar host Introduce a Girl to Engineering

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Women’s Transportation Seminar recently hosted the annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering program for 30 Raleigh-area sophomore, junior and senior high school girls interested in careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The National Science Foundation reports about 6.4 million people in the U.S. were employed […]

April 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Dare Co. (N.C) gives progress update on Bonner Bridge construction

Dare County, North Carolina recently released a video on its Government and Education Channel’s Facebook page that shows current progress on the Bonner Bridge. The Island Free Press reports that the video offers updates on the work done by crews to finish Bonner Bridge, as well as work on the Pea Island Interim Bridge, both of which are slated for […]

April 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Bridge worker falls to his death in North Carolina

Construction worker Anthony Ramos died after falling 30 feet from a bridge west of Asheboro, North Carolina, March 20, The Courier-Tribune reports. The contractor Ramos worked for, Wright Brothers Construction, reports that the accident occurred at 11:30 a.m. while Ramos was working on the bridge, which is part of a new U.S. 64 Bypass project. […]

March 29, 2017

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North Carolina DOT dedicates portion of NC 24 as Gold Star Highway

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has formally dedicated portions of NC 24, covering the counties of Carteret, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnet, Onslow and Sampson, as the Gold Star Highway. NCDOT plans to install 12 signs along the route, including one at each county line, to remind travelers of the service and sacrifice of Gold Star families. […]

March 29, 2017

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NCDOT sets drone best practices for use in disaster response

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has created a set of best practices and recommended policies for agencies using drones in disaster and emergency response situations. The agency developed a final report on these policies following a workshop on the subject put on by NCDOT’s Division of Aviation earlier this year. “The exercise produced several […]

March 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

NCDOT reviews safety measures after recent crashes in I-77 work zone

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is reviewing its safety measures after crashes in a work zone along Interstate 77 near Charlotte. NCDOT is sending its work zone traffic safety specialist to provide further evaluation of the area, and says it is “reaffirming” its partnership with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol through the Helping […]

March 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

NCDOT awards contract for N.C. 12 bridge in Outer Banks

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently awarded a $145.3 million design-build contract to Flatiron Constructors Incorporated, for construction of a 2.4-mile-long bridge that will span Pamlico Sound, connecting the southern end of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge with Rodanthe, the Triad Business Journal reports. The bridge is being constructed as a part of the ongoing […]

January 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

NCDOT second annual customer survey ends Dec. 31

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting state citizens complete its second annual online customer survey by Dec. 31. “The N.C. General Assembly requires the survey to gauge how the transportation department is providing great customer service,” NCDOT reports. “Participation can help NCDOT identify ways to make North Carolina transportation services safer, more […]

December 27, 2016

Roadbuilding

NCDOT developing design-build contract to accelerate Fayetteville Outer Loop project

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) officials are planning to develop a design-build contract for part of the Fayetteville Outer Loop a year ahead of schedule in an effort to complete the overall project ahead of schedule. The department plans to award the contract in late 2017. By combining components into one contract, the design-build contract […]

December 16, 2016

Roadbuilding

NCDOT’s Mansfield receives national vegetation management award

The National Roadside Vegetation Management Association (NRVMA) has presented its Turney Hernandez Award of Excellence to the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Pat Mansfield. Mansfield is the roadside environmental engineer for the department’s Division One area, covering 14 counties in the northeastern section of the state. NRVMA honored Mansfield for her “dedication and success […]

December 12, 2016