New damage delays reopening of I-40 in North Carolina, closed by Helene
The reopening of a section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic ...
Reopening of I-40 in Western NC delayed after another section of the road collapses
The N.C. Department of Transportation had planned to reopen the highway to two-way traffic the first week of January.
‘I knew the gravity of the situation.’ NCDOT engineer slips out to join Helene rescuers
That would be Jonathan Creek Fire & Rescue, where Ross, 24, has been a volunteer for two years. The department began ...
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North Carolina Unveils Drone Program for Disaster Response, Backed by $1.1M Federal Grant
NCDOT's new drone program, boosted by a $1.1 million grant, will enhance disaster response with rapid deployment technology.
North Carolina's I-40 closure from Hurricane Helene prolonged by new damage, detours in place
A release said the new damage would keep the interstate closed until engineers decide it's safe to make the area around the ...
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North Carolina Achieves Record-High Seat Belt Usage, 92.8% of Drivers, Passengers Clicked In
A recent survey shows a record 92.8% of North Carolina's front-seat occupants use seat belts, the state's highest rate so far ...
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New landslide delays reopening of I-40 through NC mountains
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said an additional chunk of asphalt fell away from eastbound lanes of I-40.
NC Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division to implement phone-only reservations
On Wednesday, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is planning a temporary ‘phone only’ reservation system ...
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DHHS mental health crisis initiative removes law enforcement from transportation duties
According to N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, the use of non-law enforcement officers may "provide a safe, ...
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North Carolina will launch ‘trauma-informed transportation’ for mental health patients
North Carolina allocates $20 million for trauma-informed transportation of mental health patients, aiming to reduce trauma ...
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New damage delays I-40 reopening in North Carolina closed by Helene
the state Department of Transportation said on Friday. The primary road connection between North Carolina and eastern Tennessee was severed in late September as flooding in the Pigeon River gorge ...