NC DOT Coverage

NCDOT says I-440 project is two years behind schedule

WRAL News learned Friday the I-440 and Blue Ridge Road Improvements project is two years behind schedule. It is now expected to be complete in 2025.

Bridge closing Friday night for weekend project

The N.C. Highway 42 bridge will close Friday night in Johnston County, part of the Interstate 40 widening project south of Raleigh.

I-440 project at Blue Ridge Road: Completion delayed until late 2025

WRAL News learned Friday the I-440 and Blue Ridge Road Improvements project is two years behind schedule. It is now expected to be complete in 2025.

Brett Knese, WRAL reporter

NC 42 bridge closing in Johnston County, part of I-40 widening project

The N.C. Highway 42 bridge will close Friday night in Johnston County, part of the Interstate 40 widening project south of Raleigh.

Brian Shrader, WRAL anchor/reporter

Box truck overturns, blocking Six Forks Road exit off I-440 in Raleigh

The off-ramp from Interstate 440 Eastbound onto Six Forks Road in Raleigh was closed for hours on Tuesday after a box truck overturned.

Some NC 42 intersections will get new traffic patterns in Garner

Some intersections are changing on N.C. Highway 42 near Garner in efforts to improve congestion. The work is part of an ongoing project to widen Interstate 40 from Exit 301 in Raleigh to mile marker 314, past N.C. 42.

Brett Knese, WRAL reporter

NC DMV now requiring drivers to confirm appointments; some customers caught off guard

NC Division of Motor Vehicles is working to combat people not showing up for their scheduled appointments.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

NC State engineer reflects on Baltimore bridge collapse, NC Ports offer help with supply chain network

An NC State engineer said they are looking at ways to make bridges safer and more effective and will look to learn from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Brett Knese, WRAL reporter

NC-50 widening to ease traffic woes in Garner, new bridge and bike path planned

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is tackling traffic congestion in south Garner, Wake County, with a project to widen NC-50 to four lanes.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

7-week closure for US 301 near Four Oaks begins in April

A section of U.S. Highway 301 near Four Oaks will close for seven weeks.

Trash along Cumberland County road has locals fed up from lack of help

The folks who live near Jefferson Street in the Hope Mills area have made several attempts to clean it up, but now they're fed up because they're not getting any help.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Jefferson Street near Hope Mills in dire need of cleanup

Residents have reported the problem to the State Department of Transportation. The agency is responsible for keeping the earthen dam area clean.

NCDOT putting together team to reduce mileage, introduce 'trip chaining'

The NCDOT is launching a clean transportation plan that includes 'trip chaining' to cut down on the amount of miles driven.

Volunteers prepare for statewide 'Litter Sweep,' as litter costs taxpayers more than $25 million

How much litter did you see driving home from work today? It's a growing problem in Wake County and throughout the state, and it's costing taxpayers a lot of money.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

High-traffic areas in Raleigh get HAWKS to help pedestrian safety

The new crosswalks along Avent Ferry Road in Raleigh are called high-intensity activated crosswalks or HAWKS.

Part of Alston Avenue closed this weekend in Durham for widening project

Drivers will need to use caution and prepare for possible backups this weekend along N.C. Highway 147 in Durham.

Guardrails in NC could kill you, safety advocate says

Steve Eimers, the father of a 17-year-old girl killed in a guardrail crash in Tennessee, has dedicated his life to preventing similar tragedies by finding damaged, improperly installed, and functionally deficient guardrails.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Durham wins $4.8 million federal grant for high-speed EV charging stations

The city of Durham has won a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to add 20 new high-speed charging stations for electric vehicles.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

New NC map shows proposed sites for EV charging stations

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has published an online map showing the proposed locations of the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations funded through a federal program.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

WRAL Investigates guardrails that could kill you

Guardrails meant to protect could kill you! WRAL Investigates claims of more than two dozen dangerous areas found on North Carolina roads.

NC DOT brining some main roads in Raleigh as safety measure

NC DOT is brining some of the most-traveled roads around Raleigh as a precaution ahead of Saturday's weather event.

NCDOT begins brining roads ahead of Saturday rain: Here's why

The North Carolina Department of Transportation began brining roads Friday afternoon to prepare for Saturday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day.

Youngsville pushes to restrict downtown truck traffic

The town of Youngsville is looking to restrict certain trucks from driving through its downtown district.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

'Buckle up and slow down' the message after spike in Wake County driving deaths

Wake County is leading the state in the number of fatal crashes. It's a growing trend causing deep heartache for families.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

I-40 widening project will be done in summer 2024, says NC DOT

As we head into a new year, get ready for some changes on I-40 between Raleigh and Johnston County in the form of a major widening project.