Monday, April 14, 2025
The N.C. Ferry Division has been working to hire the employees necessary to meet peak summer ferry transportation demand thanks to its concerted recruitment effort.
Friday, April 11, 2025
As spring gets into full swing, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be expanding to the full summer schedule on its popular Hatteras-Ocracoke route Tuesday.
Friday, March 21, 2025
The N.C. Ferry Division’s Pamlico Sound routes between Ocracoke, Cedar Island and Swan Quarter will be adding departures to their schedules on March 25, with each route going from four to six daily departures.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
All job seekers are welcome to attend a career fair March 19 in Morehead City to learn about and apply for a new and rewarding career with the Ferry System.
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
All job seekers are welcome to attend a career fair March 11 in Hatteras to learn about and apply for a new and rewarding career with the Ferry System.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The N.C. Department of Transportation will be performing federally-mandated inspections of both the Basnight Bridge on N.C. 12 and the Bonner Bridge Pier on Oregon Inlet beginning next week.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
With the onset of warmer weather and longer daylight hours, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be expanding the schedule on its popular Hatteras-Ocracoke route Tuesday.
Monday, February 24, 2025
All job seekers are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 26 in Washington to learn about and apply for a new and rewarding career with the Ferry System.
Monday, February 17, 2025
All job seekers are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 21 in Southport to learn about and apply for a new and rewarding career with the Ferry System.
Thursday, February 06, 2025
The North Carolina Ferry Division is looking for seasonal and permanent employees to kick off its busy summer season. All job seekers are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 12 in Manteo.
Monday, February 03, 2025
People are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 5 in Morehead City to learn about embarking on a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Monday, January 27, 2025
People are welcome to attend a career fair Jan. 31 in Ocracoke to learn about embarking on a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
People will have a chance to set sail on a long and rewarding career as the North Carolina Ferry Division hosts a series of five career events to find qualified applicants to staff its ferries, terminals and shipyard.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Under a new state law, vendors serving Ocracoke Island who want priority loading on the N.C. Ferry System will need to purchase individual priority passes for each vehicle.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Four routes in the North Carolina Ferry System will be operating alternate schedules on Christmas Day, which is a traditionally low ridership day.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be adopting a temporary ‘phone only’ reservation system on Wednesday, as it transitions to a new enhanced online reservation system that is expected to be in place by early February.
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
The North Carolina Ferry Division has released its 2025 schedule for all seven vehicle routes and the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division officially christened its two newest vessels today during a ceremony at the Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal in Havelock.
Wednesday, September 04, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will suspend service from Friday morning through Saturday to perform scheduled maintenance on ramps and marine pilings at the Southport ferry terminal.
Monday, July 22, 2024
People are invited to participate in the 2024 N.C. Department of Transportation Mobi Awards by voting for their favorite multimodal transportation project.
Monday, June 17, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation is identifying projects for its next long-range capital plan and wants citizens to participate in the process.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
As the start of the official summer visitor season kicks into gear this weekend, the North Carolina Ferry Division is expanding ferry service to the popular destination of Ocracoke Island.
Friday, May 03, 2024
John E. “Jed” Dixon, a 21-year veteran of the North Carolina Ferry Division, will become the division’s new director effective today.
Thursday, May 02, 2024
The N.C. Board of Transportation today honored the crew of a state ferry for a rescue that likely saved the lives of two men and their dog on Jan. 12.
Monday, April 08, 2024
The N.C. Ferry System’s Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke ferry routes will be adding service starting tomorrow.
Friday, March 29, 2024
N.C. 12 on Ocracoke Island between the National Park Service pony pens and the South Dock ferry terminal will reopen today at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
With major ocean overwash still occurring and another low pressure system forecast for the area, the N.C. Department of Transportation has determined that N.C. 12 on Ocracoke Island will remain closed for the next several days.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
With the onset of warmer weather and longer daylight hours, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be expanding many of its schedules on Tuesday.
Friday, March 22, 2024
This week at NCDOT, a campaign to reduce speeding kicks off, a bridge is dedicated to a fallen trooper, and the ferry system introduces a new vessel.
Monday, March 04, 2024
People are welcome to attend a career fair March 6 in Manteo to learn about embarking on a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Friday, March 01, 2024
CHERRY BRANCH – Four afternoon runs on the Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route will resume service on March 5.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be performing ramp maintenance at its Southport and Fort Fisher terminals this weekend.
Monday, February 26, 2024
People are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 28 in Morehead City to learn about embarking on a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Friday, February 16, 2024
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Friday, February 16, 2024
People are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 21 in Wilmington to learn about embarking on a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Friday, February 09, 2024
People are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 12 in Beaufort County to learn about starting a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Friday, February 02, 2024
People are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 7 in Brunswick County to learn about embarking on a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Thursday, February 01, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be realigning schedules on several routes in February and March to devote more resources to its spring and summer schedules.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Three routes in the North Carolina Ferry System will be operating alternate schedules on Christmas Day, which is a traditionally slow traffic day.
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
North Carolina ferries traveling between Hatteras and Ocracoke will begin using a different route Dec. 7 that will add approximately 20 minutes to crossing times.
Monday, December 04, 2023
North Carolina’s popular ferry service could better maintain its fleet and improve service to customers, thanks to a federal grant the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division received this week.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry will operate on a modified, one-boat schedule on Nov. 27 as a film crew will be in town to shoot scenes for a Netflix show.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Inspections of the ferry ramps on both sides of the Bayview-Aurora ferry route will alter the schedule for the route on Nov. 1-2.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Harold Thomas, who retired in August as the director of the North Carolina Ferry Division, was honored today with the Outstanding Government Service Award during the Governor's Awards for Excellence ceremony.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A road paving project near the Currituck Ferry Terminal will alter the schedule for the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry route on Oct. 25-26.
Monday, September 11, 2023
The Southport-Fort Fisher, Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes are making their annual transitions to off-season schedules.
Friday, September 01, 2023
Due to popular demand, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will continue running on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through September.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Due to anticipated impacts from Idalia, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be suspending service on most routes Thursday, Aug. 31.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is expecting significant schedule impacts system-wide beginning Wednesday due to the anticipated arrival of severe weather conditions from Hurricane Idalia
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicle ferry route is expanding its summer departure schedule to meet demand on peak midweek days through September 21.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Currituck-Knotts Island ferry route is making slight adjustments to its daily schedule beginning Aug. 22.
Wednesday, August 02, 2023
The Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry will be out of service for planned maintenance for several days longer than expected, and customers will be refunded for reservations made for the time the vessel is out of service.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Due to popular demand and anticipated funding in next year’s state budget, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ocracoke Express will extend its operating season through Sept. 4..
Monday, June 26, 2023
The N.C. Ferry System’s Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes will be adding service beginning tomorrow as Pamlico Sound routes switch to their summer schedules.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke islands will begin service on May 23.
Friday, May 05, 2023
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast
Monday, May 01, 2023
NCDOT has launched a new text and email notification system to alert ferry passengers about schedule interruptions on state ferry routes.
Friday, April 14, 2023
This week at the department we learn more about the Powell Bill Fund, Spring Litter Sweep and a job fair for the Ferry Division.
Monday, April 10, 2023
People will have a chance to embark on a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with N.C. Works to host a career fair April 17 at the Beaufort County Career Center.
Friday, March 03, 2023
As winter turns to spring in Eastern North Carolina, three popular ferry routes will soon be adding departures to their daily schedules.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
– People will have a chance to embark on a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division hosts a career fair Feb. 28 at the Hatteras Village Community Center at 57689 Highway 12.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
People along the Crystal Coast will have a chance to embark on a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with NC Works to host a career fair Feb. 22 in Morehead City.
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
On Feb.16, the North Carolina Ferry Division will recruit for behind-the-scenes tradespeople at a career event at the State Shipyard in Manns Harbor.
Friday, February 03, 2023
This week, the department is encouraging fans planning to go to the Canes' outdoor game to ride the train; GHSP is updating their Booze It & Lose It campaign; and the Ferry Division received a grant.
Friday, January 27, 2023
The North Carolina Ferry Division has received a $1.3 million grant to improve conditions in the paint facility at the North Carolina State Shipyard in Manns Harbor.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
People are welcome to attend a career fair Feb. 2 in Brunswick County to learn about a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division.
Monday, January 23, 2023
People throughout Eastern North Carolina will have a chance to embark on a rewarding career as the North Carolina Ferry Division hosts a series of four career events to find qualified applicants to staff its ferries, terminals and shipyard.
Friday, January 20, 2023
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now the department's weekly newscast.
Thursday, January 05, 2023
2022 was a year of celebration and progress for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division, as it marked 75 years of service to Eastern North Carolina.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The North Carolina Ferry System will be operating on an alternate schedule on Christmas Day.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
State and federal law enforcement agencies trained Tuesday on how to respond effectively to an emergency aboard a state ferry in Hatteras Inlet.
Friday, December 02, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route will be running a limited schedule for another week as Ferry Division staff continue to make vital repairs to the ramp systems at the Minnesott Beach terminal.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route will be running a limited schedule for one week as Ferry Division staff make vital repairs to the ramp systems at the Minnesott Beach terminal.
Monday, November 21, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be running an alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound between due to critical shoaling issues in the ferry channel just outside of Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to start this weekend work using a contracted dredge to clear critical shoaling in Bigfoot Slough just outside the N.C. Ferry Division’s Ocracoke-Silver Lake Terminal.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
State, federal and local law enforcement agencies trained Tuesday on how to respond effectively to an emergency aboard a state ferry in Cherry Branch.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route will be running a limited schedule for one week as Ferry Division staff make vital repairs to the ramp systems at the Minnesott Beach terminal.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
State transportation officials are prepared for Ian and are urging people to avoid any unnecessary travel starting Friday into the weekend.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will be ending its 2022 seasonal service today, due to the bad weather forecast to impact the Outer Banks starting tomorrow.
Friday, September 09, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Southport-Fort Fisher, Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes will make their annual transitions to off-season schedules Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Currituck-Knotts Island ferry route will be out of service for one day on Saturday, Sept. 3 to perform routine maintenance on the M/V James B. Hunt.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Due to popular demand, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ocracoke Express will extend its operating season through September 30. The season was previously slated to end on Labor Day.
Monday, August 15, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bayview-Aurora ferry route will be suspending service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 18 to perform preventative repairs and maintenance on the ramp at the Aurora terminal.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Currituck-Knotts Island ferry route will be adjusting its daily schedule on Aug. 23.
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke islands will be resuming service today with the 1 p.m. departure from Hatteras.
Friday, July 15, 2022
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry has been a runaway success in its fourth season of service, nearly matching pre-pandemic ridership levels over the first two months of its 2022 season despite using a smaller vessel.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The N.C. Ferry System’s Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes will be resuming full summer service on Friday after completion of critical dredging in Bigfoot Slough, just outside the Ocracoke-Silver Lake Terminal.
Monday, June 27, 2022
Shutterbugs rejoice! The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System is holding a summertime photo contest to celebrate its 75th Anniversary.
Friday, June 17, 2022
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dredge Merritt today began work to clear critical shoaling in Bigfoot Slough, just outside the N.C. Ferry Division’s Ocracoke-Silver Lake Terminal.
Monday, June 06, 2022
A labor shortage at Hatteras and severe shoaling issues in Pamlico Sound have forced the North Carolina Ferry System to adjust its summer schedules to and from Ocracoke Island.
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Job seekers on the Outer Banks will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division hosts a job fair June 9 at the College of the Albemarle’s Dare County Campus.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
A draft of the state's next long-range transportation improvements plan (STIP) is now available for public review.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has returned to a full summer schedule on its Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes this week, after repairing several unexpected mechanical issues on sound-class vessels.
Friday, May 20, 2022
June 1 is the beginning of hurricane season, the department is preparing its staff and equipment. The Ferry Division is celebrating 75 years
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is currently experiencing an uptick in schedule interruptions on its Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Hatteras routes due to unexpected mechanical issues and positive COVID-19 tests among crews.
Friday, May 06, 2022
The North Carolina Ferry System is turning 75 this year, and transportation officials and local residents will kick off a season of celebration with an anniversary event at the Hatteras Ferry Terminal May 16 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Reservations are now available for the fourth season of passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village, as a brand-new Ocracoke Express makes its debut May 17.
Friday, April 22, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be suspending service on its Bayview-Aurora ferry route beginning Sunday, April 24 to finish critical repairs to the ferry ramp at the Bayview terminal.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dredge Merritt today began work to clear critical shoaling in Sloop Channel, just outside the N.C. Ferry Division’s Ocracoke-South Dock Terminal.
Monday, April 11, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route will be switching to its full Spring schedule tomorrow, increasing from 18 to 26 daily departures from each side.
Friday, April 08, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bayview-Aurora ferry route will be running limited schedules for two weeks to make vital repairs to the gantry systems at both terminals.
Monday, February 28, 2022
Springtime weather is returning to the Outer Banks, and that means three popular routes will soon be adding departures to their daily schedules.
Friday, February 25, 2022
People in Dare County will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division hosts a job fair March 2 at the Hatteras Civic Center.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
People on Ocracoke Island will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division hosts a career fair Feb. 23 in Ocracoke Village.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
People in the Wilmington and Brunswick County areas will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with NC Works to host a career fair Feb. 16 in Shallotte.
Monday, February 07, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be suspending service on its Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 8 for a critical replacement of the fender system at the Southport Terminal.
Friday, February 04, 2022
People in Pitt County and the surrounding areas will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with NC Works to host a career fair Feb. 9 at the NC Works Career Center in Greenville
Friday, February 04, 2022
This week at the department, Ferry Division career fairs, Avation Career Education Acamdey grants and disadvantaged business outreach.
Friday, January 28, 2022
People in Carteret County and the surrounding areas will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with NC Works to host a career fair Feb. 2 in Morehead City.
Monday, January 24, 2022
People in the Elizabeth City area will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with NC Works to host a career fair Wednesday at the NC Works Career Center.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
In advance of winter weather forecast overnight, the North Carolina Ferry System is canceling all ferry departures scheduled for Friday morning before 7 a.m.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
People throughout Eastern North Carolina will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with NC Works to host a series of six career fairs.
Friday, January 07, 2022
Due to the increase in COVID cases and exposures among crew and staff, the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route will be running a reduced schedule effective immediately through Monday, Jan. 10.
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
The Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route will be running an alternate schedule this week due to COVID cases and exposures. Currently, three employees have tested positive for the virus and five are under quarantine due to exposure.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Two North Carolina ferry route schedules are affected by COVID cases and exposures this week.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
To save operating costs on traditionally low traffic days, four routes in the North Carolina Ferry System will be operating an alternate schedule over the Christmas holiday.
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
Several ferry routes, including those running to and from Ocracoke, have now resumed regular schedules, as high winds from this weekend’s storm have subsided.
Monday, November 08, 2021
North Carolina ferries will resume limited operations today on several routes where service was suspended.
Sunday, November 07, 2021
Several coastal ferry operations have been suspended today, including ferries to and from Ocracoke, due to impacts from a coastal storm.
Friday, November 05, 2021
Ferry departures for two of the three routes to Ocracoke Island have been canceled for later today due to high winds forecast for the Pamlico Sound.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s popular Hatteras-Ocracoke route will be making the annual switch to its regular off-season winter schedule Nov. 2.
Friday, September 24, 2021
This week at the department, roundabout safety tips and passenger ferry season totals.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
More than 16,500 people got out of their cars and onto the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry this summer, and surveys revealed that the third season of passenger ferry service was a popular one.
Thursday, September 09, 2021
The air is turning cooler and the kids are back in school, and that means it’s time for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ocracoke Ferry routes to make their annual transition to off-season schedules on Sept. 14.
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Five employees with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division assigned to the ferry route between Hatteras and Ocracoke have tested positive for COVID-19.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation Ferry System’s Currituck-Knotts Island route will be closed for one day on Wednesday, Sept. 1 as crews bring back the route’s newly repaired vessel.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation Ferry System’s Currituck-Knotts Island route will be closed on Wednesday as crews replace the route’s vessel.
Monday, July 26, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation Ferry Division is suspending its Currituck-Knotts Island service from July 27-30 to alleviate the staffing shortage at the Hatteras terminal.
Friday, June 25, 2021
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Friday, June 11, 2021
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
As the summer season gets into high gear on the Outer Banks, the N.C. Department of Transportation will be bolstering its schedules to and from the popular destination of Ocracoke Island on May 25.
Thursday, May 06, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will hold a job fair at the Dare County Campus of the College of the Albemarle on Thursday, May 20.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will participate in a job fair at Carteret Community College on Wednesday, April 28.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be returning to its full schedule on Pamlico Sound routes between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke April 21
Friday, April 16, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is extending the alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke through April 19
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will resume service on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke today.
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is suspending all service on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke through Monday, April 12.
Monday, April 05, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is extending the alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke through April 12.
Thursday, April 01, 2021
This week the department announced the passenger train service is resuming full service and the Ferry Division is looking for people to fill summer positions.
Thursday, April 01, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is extending the alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound due to continued shoaling issues.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is extending the alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound due to shoaling issues in the ferry channel just outside of Ocracoke.
Friday, March 26, 2021
The Ferry Division will be running an alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound due to critical shoaling issues in the ferry channel just outside of Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor.
Friday, March 19, 2021
March is International Women's History Month and NCDOT is taking the opportunity to celebrate women in transportation.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the N.C. Department of Transportation brought together a diverse group of the agency's female engineers and leaders in various stages of their careers for a series of roundtable discussions.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System is looking for qualified applicants to fill a variety of summer positions on its popular Hatteras-Ocracoke route.
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
The work of a Hatteras ferry employee has become a model for a regional program designed to keep local students working in their home communities after graduation.
Friday, February 19, 2021
This week and during the month of February, the N.C. Department of Tranportation will honor and celebrate Black American leaders that have contributed to transportation.
Monday, February 15, 2021
NCDOT has completed the NC Moves 2050 Plan update and launched an interactive webpage.
Friday, January 08, 2021
While 2020 was challenging, the N.C. Ferry Division made several notable accomplishments, including a peak-season evacuation of Ocracoke Island for Hurricane Isaias and earning its designation as a National Marine Highway Project.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation has reported that six employees on the Pamlico Sound ferry route between Cedar Island and Ocracoke have tested positive for COVID-19.
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
To save operating costs on traditionally low traffic days, two routes in the North Carolina Ferry System will be operating an alternate schedule over the Christmas holiday.
Monday, November 23, 2020
The North Carolina Ferry System’s Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach route will be resuming a full, three-boat schedule beginning Dec. 1.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
The N.C. Ferry System will be making two schedule adjustments on Nov. 3
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation this week announced the North Carolina Ferry System has been designated as a Marine Highway Project by the federal Maritime Administration.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation has reported that five employees on the Neuse River ferry route between Cherry Branch and Minnesott Beach have tested positive for COVID-19.
Friday, October 09, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be resuming a full three-boat schedule between Ocracoke, Swan Quarter and Cedar Island beginning Saturday, Oct. 10.
Friday, September 18, 2020
This week the department is urging North Carolinians to not litter, plus a state ferry is back in service and vote for an NCDOT program to win a national competition.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is tentatively scheduled to begin a dredging effort in the Bigfoot Slough area of Pamlico Sound next week, after inclement weather caused by the remnants of Hurricane Sally clears the region.
Friday, August 28, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation has reported that five employees on the Pamlico River ferry route between Bayview and Aurora have tested positive for COVID-19.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Three transportation projects in North Carolina are among the best in the Southeast, according to a regional transportation organization.
Friday, August 28, 2020
This week the department had passengers on a cable ferry for the first time since June, plus you can help the department win a national award and a photo contest.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
The N.C. Ferry System will be returning to a two-boat schedule on its routes between Cedar Island, Ocracoke and Swan Quarter beginning Sunday, Aug. 16.
Friday, August 07, 2020
This week the department had crews in eastern North Carolina prepare for Hurricane Isaias and then when the storm passed, clean up hundreds of fallen trees on state-maintained roads.
Thursday, August 06, 2020
In order to ease travel to and from Ocracoke Island this upcoming weekend, the N.C. Ferry System will be adding a night run to and from Swan Quarter Saturday and Sunday only.
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Shoaling in Bigfoot Slough is forcing the N.C. Ferry Division to immediately adopt a one-boat schedule on Pamlico Sound.
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
The U.S. Coast Guard has given approval for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Hatteras Inlet ferry route to resume service immediately.
Sunday, August 02, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will suspend emergency evacuation operations from Ocracoke after tomorrow’s 10:30 a.m. departure from Ocracoke to Hatteras.
Friday, July 31, 2020
As Hurricane Isaias approaches the North Carolina coast, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of all visitors and residents from Ocracoke Island.
Friday, July 31, 2020
This week the department encourages you to share your pictures on the ferry while wearing a mask, the Mobi Awards will be presented next week, plus we take a survey and help plan a trail network.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The popular Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will resume service at 1 p.m. July 31, after the completion of a project to replace the aging cable-counterweight ramp system at both ends of the route.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is temporarily reducing service on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke due to critical shoaling issues in the ferry channel just outside of Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor.
Friday, July 17, 2020
This week the department has more information about how many pepole are riding the Ocracoke Express since its reopening, plus drivers should be on the lookout for engravings near the NC Zoo.
Friday, July 10, 2020
This week the department is seeing an increase in traffic volume compared to the last few weeks, the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry is running again, plus your vote can help North Carolina get recognition.
Thursday, July 02, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will resume passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke on July 3 after the final approval of Senate Bill 750.
Friday, June 12, 2020
This week the department announced increased ferry service its Hatteras-Ocracoke route, plus the Division of Aviation photographed seagrass meadows for research.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The N.C. Ferry System will increase service on its popular Hatteras-Ocracoke route beginning June 16.
Friday, May 22, 2020
The N.C. Ferry Division will offer increased service starting Saturday, due to greater expected demand and the easing of certain COVID-19 restrictions.
Friday, May 15, 2020
This week the department announced more daily round trips on the Hatteras-Ocracoke route, plus as restrictions ease there will be more people driving, NCDOT has safety tips.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Ferry System to Increase Service on Hatteras-Ocracoke Route May 13
Friday, May 01, 2020
This week the department announced its 2020 contract for the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry has been canceled due to COVID-19, and with more people walking and biking we share safety reminders.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The contract for the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry has been canceled for the 2020 summer season due to COVID-19 concerns.
Monday, March 30, 2020
The N.C. Ferry System is adopting new schedules during Governor Cooper’s stay at home order
Friday, March 20, 2020
This week at NCDOT we have information about extra precautions the department, DMV and the ferry divisons are taking amid the coronavirus.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System is adopting a new set of schedules to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Visitors will not be allowed on Ocracoke-bound ferries starting Thursday morning, due to an emergency declaration issued today by Hyde County.
Monday, March 16, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is strengthening procedures to protect the health and safety of passengers and crew members during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Monday, March 02, 2020
The North Carolina Ferry Division will hold Career Fairs March 13 in Hatteras and March 19 in Morehead City.
Friday, February 28, 2020
This week at NCDOT, we have some of the numbers from last week's snow storm, how to report a pothole on a state-maintained road, and more.
Monday, February 24, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation is making it easier for more businesses to compete for work building roads and bridges, beautifying highways and other transportation projects.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
The ferry system will resume three-boat service between Ocracoke, Swan Quarter and Cedar Island on Feb. 13.
Friday, February 07, 2020
This week at NCDOT, the department has updates on Salem Parkway improvements, Vision Zero in Robeson County and a reminder about the NC Moves 2050 survey.
Friday, January 24, 2020
New Ocracoke resident Priority Loading Passes are available at the Silver Lake Ticket Booth in Ocracoke.
Monday, December 23, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be resuming its regular schedule between Cedar Island, Ocracoke and Swan Quarter on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The Southport-Fort Fisher and Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry routes will be running alternate schedules on Christmas Day
Friday, December 13, 2019
A project to replace the aging cable-counterweight ramp system at the Southport and Fort Fisher ferry terminals will temporarily shut down the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route beginning Jan. 6.
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
Extreme shoaling in Bigfoot Slough has forced a recduction in ferry service between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke
Monday, December 02, 2019
Schedules for Ocracoke ferry routes as the island reopens to visitors.
Friday, November 22, 2019
The North Carolina Ferry System plans on Tuesday to adjust the schedules for its Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes while Ocracoke Island recovers from last weekend’s storm.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
State transportation officials hope to reopen N.C. 12 between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe Wednesday if no additional damage is found.
Monday, November 18, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation resumed operations on four of its coastal ferry routes this morning.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation has now suspended operations on all seven ferry routes because of heavy winds and rain pounding the North Carolina coast.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation suspended operations on six of its seven ferry routes at 8 a.m. Saturday and will be monitoring a strong storm on the coast to determine when operations can resume.
Friday, November 15, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation has suspended operations on one of its ferry routes and could suspend others depending on impacts from a strong storm lashing the North Carolina coast.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
State transportation crews will close N.C. 12 on Hatteras Island in intervals throughout the night Thursday and early Friday morning to remove large pieces of concrete near the road.
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
To facilitate the N.C. Department of Transportation’s paving operation on N.C. 12 on Ocracoke Island, the North Carolina Ferry System is making an adjustment to its Hatteras- Ocracoke Silver Lake schedule beginning Nov. 7.
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Inaugural ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ campaign beginning
Friday, October 04, 2019
The NCDOT Ferry Division is updating schedules for its emergency routes to Ocracoke from Cedar Island and Swan Quarter as of Oct. 8
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
New schedules and procedures for ferry routes serving Ocracoke during hurricane recovery.
Monday, September 30, 2019
N.C. Department of Transportation's Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will resume service on its full schedule at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Monday, September 09, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be expanding service on the emergency route between Hatteras and Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor on Tuesday.
Saturday, September 07, 2019
Due to extensive damage on Ocracoke, NCDOT's ferry service to Ocracoke Island is only available to emergency responders and authorized personnel until further notice.
Thursday, September 05, 2019
Due to deteriorating weather conditions caused by the approach of Hurricane Dorian, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division suspended operations on the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry route at 3 p.m. today.
Thursday, September 05, 2019
More than 1,700 projects are included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Plan
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
NCDOT Ferry Division Ends Ocracoke Evacuation Operations
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
The session scheduled for September 4 has been canceled, the time of the board meeting on September 5, has been moved from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation is helping with evacuations along the coast, checking emergency supplies and readying equipment and personnel ahead of Hurricane Dorian.
Friday, August 30, 2019
An extensive process to repair the ramp system at the North Carolina Ferry Division’s Southport Terminal is now underway.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will be offline for several weeks as workers repair a ferry ramp on the Southport side.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Students in New Hanover County have a fresh batch of school supplies to kick off their new year, thanks to the N.C. Department of Transportation
Thursday, August 08, 2019
The N.C. Board of Transportation on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution in support of implementing amendments to the department’s Complete Streets policy.
Friday, June 28, 2019
The Motor Vessel Rodanthe, the North Carolina Ferry System’s first new vehicle ferry in seven years, was christened today at a ceremony in Hatteras.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Work will soon begin on an emergency project to protect the Ocracoke South Dock ferry basin and vehicle stacking lanes from encroaching shoreline erosion.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Under the new schedule, the ferry will depart Hatteras at 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., with departures from Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Terminal at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
After three successful days, the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry is now accepting reservations for travel through June 15.
Monday, May 20, 2019
North Carolina’s newest transportation option, a passenger ferry called the Ocracoke Express, made its maiden voyage on the Outer Banks Monday morning.
Friday, May 17, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation is launching the Ocracoke Express passenger-only ferry as an option for visitors traveling between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village.
Monday, April 08, 2019
The Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Route switches to its Spring schedule April 9
Thursday, April 04, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging people to participate in a brief survey on potential future impacts to transportation in North Carolina.
Thursday, April 04, 2019
The NC FIRST Commission will research the impact that emerging technologies, shifting behavior patterns and changing demographics on North Carolina’s transportation investment system.
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
NCDOT has announced the winning projects of the 2019 Mobi Awards, celebrating projects that find innovative ways to make transportation easier and more accessible for the people of N.C.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
In an effort to give passengers easier access to up-to-date ferry information, the North Carolina Ferry System has created six new Twitter feeds that deliver real-time route-specific information on conditions and schedule delays or cancellations.
Friday, March 01, 2019
Hundreds of people from all over Eastern North Carolina attended the N.C. Ferry Division’s first career fair today at the Hatteras Village Civic Center.
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
The North Carolina Ferry Division will be holding a career fair in Hatteras March 1
Thursday, January 10, 2019
More than 1,600 projects are include in the 2020-2029 draft State Transportation Improvement Program, which was released Jan. 10.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will start service on May 14, 2019.
Friday, December 14, 2018
In order to save operating costs on traditionally low traffic days, several routes in the North Carolina Ferry System will be operating on alternate schedules Dec. 24-25.
Friday, November 30, 2018
The San Souci Ferry, one of only three remaining inland cable ferries in North Carolina, resumed service this week after an extensive, year-long renovation.
Monday, November 19, 2018
NCDOT has awarded a contract for construction of two new vehicle ferries to Gulf Island Shipyards of Houma, La.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to honor North Carolina towns, cities and counties that have completed multimodal transportation projects that spurred economic development, created jobs, improved public health and enhanced communities.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
NCDOT will suspend dune work and provide extra ferries on standby to accommodate visitors to this weekend's Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
The public can comment until Nov. 30 on the future transportation challenges across the state. Input will be used to develop North Carolina's next statewide transportation plan, called NC Moves 2050.
Friday, October 12, 2018
The N.C. Department of Transportation will soon implement a temporary traffic management plan on Ocracoke Island while crews work to repair dunes along N.C. 12 damaged by Hurricane Florence.
Friday, October 12, 2018
North Carolina ferries resumed their normal schedules Friday morning after conditions were deemed safe by the state Ferry Division in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Several of North Carolina’s coastal ferries will make one round trip Thursday morning before temporarily shutting down operations to prepare for the arrival of remnants from Hurricane Michael.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Regular tolling has resumed on the Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes, as well as the Southport-Fort Fisher route.
Friday, September 21, 2018
N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon on Friday waived all ferry tolls for people using the coastal vessels.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Public ferry service has resumed for some coastal routes, and two state ferries arrived in Southport late Tuesday evening, carrying much-needed fuel, transportation workers and supplies to the Wilmington area.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
NCDOT has started to assess some Hurricane Florence-affected roads, as well as railway, aviation, ferry and DMV assets, areas in the southeastern part of the state remain under water, including sections of Interstates 40 and 95.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Ferry service for the Swan Quarter-Ocracoke route expands on Tuesday to include non-resident property owners.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
North Carolina's state transportation officials are helping with evacuations along the coast, readying emergency supplies and finalizing preparations for Hurricane Florence.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will suspend operations on the Hatteras Inlet route after Wednesday’s 8 a.m. ferry run from Ocracoke to Hatteras.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Due to the approach of Hurricane Florence, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will suspend operations on the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route as of 7:30 p.m. tonight.
Monday, September 10, 2018
As Hurricane Florence approaches the North Carolina coast, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of all visitors and residents from Ocracoke Island.
Friday, July 20, 2018
SWAN QUARTER – N.C. Department of Transportation and Hyde County officials cut the ribbon Friday on a brand new terminal for Swan Quarter ferry operations, a $2 million facility that promises more comfort for both ferry passengers and crews.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
It’s a sure sign of the arrival of visitor season on the Outer Banks – the North Carolina Ferry System is beginning its annual switchover to busy summer schedules today.
Friday, May 11, 2018
This week, hundreds of students, parents, teachers and community leaders across North Carolina took part in Bike to School Day, with the statewide event taking place at South Smithfield Elementary School.
Thursday, April 05, 2018
After a month-long dredging effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the North Carolina Ferry System is returning to its regular published schedule on the Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke ferry routes as of 4:30 p.m. today.
Thursday, April 05, 2018
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has teamed up with the NCDOT’s Ferry Division to fly the flag in observance of the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s death in 1718.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Hatteras - Faced with critical shoaling concerns at the northern end of Ocracoke Island, the North Carolina Ferry Division will be adapting its spring schedule on the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route to accommodate an emergency dredging effort.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Manns Harbor – It may not feel like it outside, but spring has sprung on the North Carolina coast. That means the North Carolina Ferry Division will be enhancing schedules on two of its most popular seasonal routes.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
SOUTHPORT – Due to ramp maintenance at the Southport terminal and the return of the M/V Fort Fisher to the route, the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will be on alternate schedules Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23.
Friday, March 09, 2018
Manns Harbor – An internship co-op program between the North Carolina Ferry Division and the College of the Albemarle’s Manteo campus will give welding students valuable real-world experience when it kicks off at the State Shipyard this summer.
Friday, March 09, 2018
An internship co-op program between the North Carolina Ferry Division and the College of the Albemarle’s Manteo campus will give welding students valuable real-world experience when it kicks off at the State Shipyard this summer.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled the first “safety zone” closure of the Oregon Inlet navigation channel for Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Due to shoaling issues and low water depths in Big Foot Slough, the North Carolina Ferry System is temporarily implementing size and weight limits on vehicles using the Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes.
Friday, February 16, 2018
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast.
Monday, February 05, 2018
The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched the department’s third annual customer survey.
Friday, January 26, 2018
In Swansboro, the beginnings of a ferry’s keel are being assembled. In Hatteras and Ocracoke, crews are preparing to break ground on new parking additions and visitor facilities.