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Nov282023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

TRAFFIC ALERT – Night Time Road Work Planned for US-64 in Ramseur

Night Time Maintenance: Lane Closed, 1 of 2 lanes closed Photo from NC DOT / Credit OpenStreetMap ® Location: US-64 (Jordan Road) W in Randolph County, In Ramseur, Near Liberty Street Start: 11/29 @ 7:00 PMEnd: 12/23 @ 5:00 AM Road Work Days & Times: Daily Sunday - Friday 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM Description: Piedmont Natural Gas crews will doing extensive work on an existing gas valve that is located in the middle of the two west-bound lanes on US Highway 64 in Ramseur. This work will be done at night between the hours of 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM and will require the pavement to be cut open for 3-4 weeks. A steel plate will be placed on the cut during the day to allow for all lanes of traffic to be open. A lane closure and a lane shift will be utilized in the west-...

Nov62023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Temporary Traffic Signal Coming to Highway Intersection Near Megasite

Traffic & Roads

JULIAN N.C. - The N.C. Department of Transportation will be installing a temporary traffic light on the southbound exit ramp for U.S. 421 at Hwy 62 in the coming weeks to help relieve traffic from the Megasite. In the coming days crews working for N.C. DOT will install a temporary traffic signal at the U.S. 421 Southbound exit ramp with N.C. 62. On Nov. 20th, the new signal will be activated to help mitigate traffic congestion associated with construction at the Greensboro Randolph Megasite. The signal will remain in place until the new interchange at U.S. 421 and Julian Airport Road is completed in August of next year. Motorists are advised to stay alert when approaching the new traffic pattern.

Oct92023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

N.C. Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Speeding

Traffic & Roads

(Credit: Acme News Archive) RALEIGH N.C. (NC DOT) – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to follow the speed limit as part of 'Operation Crash Reduction' from Oct. 9-15. The annual campaign enforces safe driving during one of the deadliest months of the year for fatal vehicle crashes. Motorists may notice increased law enforcement efforts to crack down on speeding motorists and bring awareness to unsafe speeds in communities statewide next week, including radar operations and speed display signs. “Ensuring the safety of all drivers is our highest priority,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program. “We are urging everyone to slow down and obey the posted roadway signs. The choices you make behind the wheel can...

Sep212023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Temporary Closures Upcoming for U.S. 421 in Randolph County

Traffic & Roads

Credit - Microsoft / TomTom via NC DOT Website LIBERTY N.C. (NC DOT) – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will perform nightly closures of the southbound lanes of U.S. 421 next week in Randolph County, weather permitting. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Sept. 25 to Sept. 28, crews from Ames Construction plan to close U.S. 421 South as part of ongoing interchange work. A signed detour to Shiloh Road will be in place during the southbound closure. Lane closures with no detour will be in place during the same timeframe for on Sept 29, and Oct 2-6. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and use caution when approaching the work zone and detour. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media. ...

Sep12023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Impaired Driving Campaign to Include More Law Enforcement Patrols

Government, Traffic & Roads

Credit: NC DOT RALEIGH N.C. (NC DOT) – State and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the next two weeks as part of the “Labor Day Booze It & Lose It” campaign, officials announced at a campaign launch Monday in Davidson County. Increased patrols and checkpoints will be conducted statewide starting today through Sept. 10, to keep impaired drivers off North Carolina roads. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein helped lead Monday’s kickoff event at the Davidson County Rest Area off Interstate 85 South. “Keeping people safe has to be job one for all of us,” Stein said. “If you drink and drive, you will get caught. Protect yourself and others – never operate a motor vehicle if you’ve been drinking.” The “Booze It & Lose It” campaign aims to elimina...

Aug252023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Law Refresher – When Do You Stop for a School Bus?

Traffic & Roads

sandsun / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - With the start of the school year approaching, school buses will be back on the roads soon. Do you know when you are required to stop for a bus? When to stop Two-lane roadway – All traffic from both directions must stop Two-lane with a center turning lane – All traffic from both directions must stop Four-lane roadway – All traffic from both directions must stop Four-lane roadway with a median – Only traffic following the bus must stop Four or more lanes with a center turning lane – Only traffic following the bus must stop Passing a Stopped School Bus is a Crime While most traffic violations in North Carolina are infractions, passing a stopped school bus is a crime under NC § 20-217...

Aug212023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

TRAFFIC ALERT – Planned Nighttime Closure of US 421 This Week

Traffic & Roads

Credit - TomTom / Microsoft LIBERTY N.C. - Nightly closures are planned for a stretch of U.S. 421 in Randolph County this week so contractors can work on a bridge. Monday & Tuesday Southbound US-421 will be closed with a detour on Monday (8/21/23) and Tuesday (8/22/23) nights from the hours of 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM to allow crews to set bridge girders for the construction of a new bridge at the Julian Airport Road interchange currently under construction. South Bound traffic will detour onto Shiloh Road and will follow Shiloh Road back to US 421 South Bound. Detours will be signed to assist motorists. View incident on NC DOT website Thursday & Friday Northbound US 421 will be closed on Thursday night (8/24/2023) and Friday night (8/25/2023) between the ...

Jul222023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Unknown Situation Causing Delays on I-73/74

Breaking News, Traffic & Roads

[Scott Pelkey | North State Journal] ASHEBORO N.C. - An unknown situation is causing delays on I-73/74 near Asheboro as police investigate. At around 5:40 p.m. on July 22nd, 2023, emergency crews responded to I-73/74 Southbound, near the Pineview exit, for an injured person in the roadway. One person was transported from the scene with critical injuries to a local trauma center. Investigators are on the scene now and traffic delays are expected in the area. This is a developing story. The news desk is reaching out to officials for more information and will provide an update as more information is made available.

Mar72023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NCDOT Urges Safety Around Railroad Tracks

Traffic & Roads

If there is an emergency at a railroad crossing, call the number on the blue sign at the crossing. (NC DOT) RALEIGH N.C. (NC DOT) - State transportation officials are reminding people to stay off railroad property because it is illegal and dangerous. “Railroad property and tracks are for trains and are not for walking, jogging or any form of trespassing,” said Jason Orthner, director for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division. “This time of year, students are also taking senior and prom pictures. We strongly urge photographers to not trespass on railroad property.” NCDOT’s Rail Division also urges people to follow these tips: Pedestrians should always cross the railroad at safe, legal crossings such as bridges, underpasses, and railroad crossings with signage....

Feb212023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Impending Closure to U.S. 421 Crossover

Traffic & Roads

New road patterns at Browns Meadow Road and US HWY 421 now has a median taken away the cross over to the mega site at the Toyota Mega site in Liberty, NC on July 18, 2022. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL (Archive Photo) JULIAN (NC DOT)– The N.C. Department of Transportation will improve traffic flow and safety by removing a center crossover intersection on U.S. 421 in Randolph County next month. An NCDOT contractor will close the left-turn movements from Shiloh Road/Colonial Trading Path to U.S. 421 on March 20 to reduce the possibility of t-bone and angle crashes at this location. Drivers will soon turn right from Shiloh Road or Colonial Trading Path, travel on U.S. 421 for a short distance and safely make a u-turn to travel on their desired route. In addition, U.S. 421 wil...