N.C. Department of Transportation crews will convert a Lenoir County intersection to an all-way stop next week.
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NCDOT Announces 2026 Bicycle Helmet Initiative Grant Recipients
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) has announced the 2026 grant recipients of the Bicycle Helmet Initiative, a program focused on improving bicycle safety and promoting helmet use among riders of all ages statewide.
St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement: ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign Runs March 16-22
Statewide law enforcement will conduct increased patrols to deter impaired driving
NCDOT Accepting Applications Now for Free Bicycle Helmets
Applications are now open to organizations statewide to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation, part of an annual effort to promote safe bicycling and reduce head injuries among children.
First Sergeant T. Lee Howell Bridge dedication ceremony held in Kinston
The North Carolina Department of Transportation held a bridge dedication ceremony Friday honoring First Sergeant T. Lee Howell.
NCDOT: 2025 NC By Train Santa Train Ready to Roll
RALEIGH – Families can celebrate the holidays by getting on board NC By Train’s Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 13.
'Booze It & Lose It' Campaign Returns to Keep Impaired Drivers Off N.C. Roads
RALEIGH – Halloween should be scary for the costumes, not the consequences of drinking and driving.
N.C. Law Enforcement Begins ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ to Combat Dangerous Driving
RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) is urging drivers to follow the speed limit, as part of a statewide enforcement campaign, “Operation Crash Reduction”.
Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled in Lenoir County
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will utilize a lane closure next week at the intersection of Airport Road and Academy Heights Road.
Airport Road bridge closure in Kinston extended through November
A bridge replacement project that closed Airport Road (SR-1578) over Briery Run in June will now last through mid-November, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.
“Speeding Catches Up With You” Campaign Targets Dangerous Driving
RALEIGH – Speeding is one of the most frequent traffic violations, but its consequences can be deadly.
NCDOT: Road closure in Kinston expected to cause traffic delays
A section of Field Street near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Kinston is closed in both directions due to scheduled maintenance. The closure began Friday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. and is expected to remain in place until 4:00 p.m. the same day.
NCDOT: Temporary closure for Lenoir County bridge
Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close Airport Road over Briery Run next week at a box culvert.
NCDMV does not and will never request payments via text message.
ROCKY MOUNT – The N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is alerting the public about a surge in fraudulent text message scams targeting residents. These scams falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines, or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV.
Vernon Avenue roadwork to begin in March
The long-awaited resurfacing of Vernon Avenue is set to begin in mid-March, following a series of sewer and utility improvements that started last year.
NCDOT Applications Open for Free Bicycle Helmets
RALEIGH – Applications are open to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Statewide ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign Keeps Impaired Drivers Off N.C. Roads
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the “Halloween Booze It & Lose It” campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired.
Wyse Fork US 70 intersection to get safety improvements
A crossroads with U.S. 70 east of Kinston will be upgraded next year to reduce the risk of serious crashes.
NCDOT: Interstate 42 Coming to the U.S. 70 ‘Goldsboro’ Bypass
GOLDSBORO –The U.S. 70 Bypass around Goldsboro will be re-signed as Interstate 42 and given new mile markers and exit numbers this fall.
Update on Vernon Avenue Street Repaving
The Vernon Avenue resurfacing project is set to move forward with a significant timeline update. According to Jordan W. Davenport, P.E., Assistant Division 2 Maintenance Engineer at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the resurfacing project is scheduled to be let this fall.