RALEIGH – 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.
Recovery Efforts Following Helene
Following Helene, NCDOT has reopened more than 1,000 roads.
Our emergency repair teams continue to work hard installing temporary bridges, repairing slides and shoulders, and reconstructing roadways. We're prioritizing major corridors and communities with limited access options.
While a major feat – there is still much work to be done. There are:
- About 300 road closures
- More than 8,100 damaged sites – including at least 140 bridges needing to be replaced.
- The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is also making progress. The DMV has reopened all driver license offices, except for the Spruce Pine location. The Marshall License Plate Agency also remains closed.
For ongoing updates, please visit DriveNC.gov or follow us on our social media channels.
Fall Hazard Safety Training
Fall hazards are a leading cause of injuries and deaths in construction, with 1 in 3 construction deaths resulting from falls. To address this, NCDOT has added mobile fall protection trailers to its safety program. These trailers provide essential overhead anchorage points for personal fall arrest systems, especially helpful for bridge work, roof access, work on trucks, and confined space entry where such resources are often limited.
Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 3, so remember to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night. Safety is a and that's why we want you to be safe now that we have earlier sunsets. Ensure your car lights and emergency flashers work, watch for pedestrians and cyclists, and stay well-rested to drive alert.
Fort Fisher Ferry on 'Outer Banks'
If you're a frequent ferry rider in North Carolina, you might recognize a familiar route on Netflix. Last November, the streaming giant partnered with the NCDOT to film scenes for the show "Outer Banks" on the Fort Fisher ferry. A year later, the fourth season is now streaming.
For more information about NCDOT Now, contact the NCDOT Communications Office at (919) 707-2660. Additional news stories from throughout the week can be found on NCDOT.gov.