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Mar42022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NCDOT Launches National First with Tethered Drones on IMAP Trucks

Government

NC DOT IMAP truck with a tethered drone in the air (NC DOT Video) ASHEBORO N.C. – In a first of its kind program in the nation, the the N.C. Department of Transportation is putting tethered drones on Incident Management Assistance Patrol (IMAP) vehicles in order to assist first responders and get a birds eye view of an area. The North Carolina Incident Management Assistance Patrol (IMAP) program and the Division of Aviation's Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program recently helped develop and deploy the tethered drones system from select IMAP vehicles. The NC DOT says this is to "help responders assess incidents, provide situational awareness to the NCDOT Statewide Transportation Operations Center (STOC) and Traffic Management centers (TMCs) and assist with overall traffic management...

Feb92022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NC By Train Offering Buy 1, Get 1 Free Ticket Valentine’s Day Special

Traffic & Roads

Stock Photo (encierro/Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. – This Valentine’s Day the NCDOT says to skip the roses and instead take a trip together with a special deal offering Buy 1, Get 1 free tickets for travel on NC By Train. According to a press release by the NCDOT the sale is running Feb. 9th through the 16th. Tickets purchased as part of the sale are valid for travel anytime from March 1st to Aug. 31st, so you don't have to take that trip right now to take advantage of the deal. Fares are one way (adult) with no additional discounts. NC By Train’s Piedmont and Carolinian trains stop at seven stations between Charlotte and Raleigh, and provide service to Washington, D.C., New Jersey and New York. For schedules and more information visit ncbytrain.org or call 1-800-BY-TRAIN.

Jan292022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Hazardous Travel Conditions Expected Tonight

Traffic & Roads

ASHEBORO N.C. - The National Weather Service and the Department of Transportation are urging drivers of hazardous traveling conditions expected tonight. Road crews were out early this morning working to clear roads of snow and ice and combined with the bright sun today road conditions have dramatically improved. "Most crews were close to completing road clearing efforts Saturday and planned to head home to rest before returning tonight to work on trouble spots where roads could refreeze." said the NC DOT in a press release today. "Transportation officials and the National Weather Service warn that dangerous travel could continue into Sunday morning, as temperatures in the teens and 20s overnight coupled with heavy winds could keep ice on some road surfaces". In a special Weather Statem...

Jan222022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NCDOT: Avoid Travel as Roads Impacted By Snow and Ice

Traffic & Roads

N.C. Department of Transportation crews across eastern and central North Carolina have been working hard to treat and plow roads impacted by the third storm of 2022. The photo shows NCDOT crews plowing U.S. 17 in Bertie County on Jan. 22. RALEIGH N.C. (NCDOT)– Please stay off the roads and be patient as it will take time for state transportation forces and Mother Nature to clear roads of the snow and ice dumped on much of North Carolina Friday evening. “People should not attempt to drive in these conditions,” said State Transportation Secretary J. Eric Boyette. “Our crews are working around the clock to treat and clear roads as quickly as possible and we need everyone else to do their part and stay off the roads.” Some interstates, primary roads, and many secondary roads are cover...

Sep172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Rail Safety Week

Government

Ruslan Ivantsov / Adobe Stock ROCKY MOUNT NC (NC DOT) - This year, 17 people have died either by walking on tracks or being struck by a train at a railroad crossing in North Carolina. Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26) works to increase public awareness about railroad safety to help end preventable deaths and injuries. To keep you and your loved ones safe, always follow these safety tips: When approaching a railway intersection, keep your car safely behind the white lines and never drive around the gate.Never stop your car on a railroad track. If it stalls, get out!Never race a train to a crossing.Trains always have the right-of-way, even when law enforcement and emergency vehicles are involved.For more rail safety tips, visit berailsafe.org. For more information about NCDOT Now...

Aug272021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

“Unsafe Footware” Causes Driver To Crash Into Building

News

ASHEBORO NC – Police are saying that “Unsafe Footwear” is to blame after an elderly driver lost control, drove through the lawn next to the historic courthouse, before crashing into a stairwell. On August 25th, just after 2 PM, emergency crews were called to 145 Worth St in Asheboro near the historic courthouse for a report of a vehicle that had hit the building. When they arrived, they found a 2014 Toyota SUV with its airbags deployed wedged in the stairwell next to the courthouse. According to an accident report by the Asheboro Police Department the driver told police she was attempting to park on Worth St when her open toed shoe got caught on the accelerator. That's when she said she lost control of the vehicle which jumped the curb, went through the lawn next to the courthouse, a...

Aug102021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Volunteers Needed for Statewide Litter Sweep

Events

Viacheslav Lakobchuk / Adobe Stock RALEIGH NC (NCDOT PRESS RELEASE) – The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep from Sept. 11-25. Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides. Volunteers from local businesses, schools, nonprofits, churches, municipalities, law enforcement and community groups play an important role in keeping North Carolina’s roads clean. Joining this effort is easier than ever before as volunteers can now sign up by way of a convenient online form. “Since this year began, NCDOT and our partner organizations have picked up more than eight and a half million pounds of litter,” said State Roadside Engineer David Harris. “We need eve...

Jun72021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

State Officials Urge Teens to Drive Safely During Deadliest Days of Year

Government, Traffic & Roads

rocketclips / Adobe Stock RALEIGH NC (NCDOT)– The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging teens to slow down, avoid distractions when driving, and buckle up because this is the deadliest time of year for teen drivers. Memorial Day starts the 100 deadliest days of the year for teenage drivers. In other words, more teenagers are killed in automobile crashes between Memorial Day and Labor Day than at any other 100-day period during the year. “Each year, so many people are killed on the road because they are not looking out for themselves or others,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “All these deaths have one thing in common – They are all preventable. People need to slow down, wear their seat belts, and never drink and drive. We want everyone to get where they ar...

Jun12021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Dozens of Miles of Central NC Roads Set for Makeover

Traffic & Roads

RALEIGH NC (NCDOT) – Nearly 70 miles of Central North Carolina roads will be resurfaced thanks to three contracts recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The milling, resurfacing and shoulder grading projects are scheduled to be complete by the summer of 2022. Two of the contracts cover nearly 55 miles of secondary roads in Chatham County and were awarded to Fred Smith Company with low bids of $2.3 million and $2.5 million. The other contract, covering nearly 12 miles of roadway in Randolph County including three sections of U.S. 64, was also awarded to Fred Smith Company with a low bid of just over $2 million. Drivers should watch out for lane closures where this work is taking place and be mindful of crews working near the roadway. For real-time travel i...

Apr192021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro Airport Gets Grant From DOT For Upgrades

Government

Asheboro Regional Airport (Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO NC - The N.C. Board of Transportation has approved state and federal funding for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. Totaling $12.75 million, the funds have been awarded for various projects to help airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety for pilots and passengers. The board approved the funds during its March 4 meeting. Of that $12.75 million $1.08 million is allocated for airfield lighting rehabilitation at Asheboro Regional Airport. “The switch to full-LED lighting will also reduce our operational costs compared to traditional lights, since LEDs don’t burn out, and allow us to invest even more in the future growth of this airpor...