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NCDOT: I-40 Widening Project to Shut Down Highway Connector

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 31, 2025 | Safety, State Government, Traffic

The long-term I-40 widening project in Orange County will shut down an on-ramp for approximately three months.

Orange County Section of I-40 To Add 2 Lanes; Construction Begins in Weeks

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Aug 13, 2021 | State Government, Traffic, Transit

A new state construction project is working to widen Interstate 40. The highway will expand from two lanes to three lanes in each direction in the coming weeks.

‘Reimagining 15-501’ Public Workshop Being Held Tuesday

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Jun 26, 2018 | Traffic

If you live or work in Chapel Hill or Durham you’ve probably experienced the heavy traffic on...

Downtown Chapel Hill Area Street Resurfacing to Begin on Monday

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Jun 11, 2018 | Traffic

Drivers may want to make plans for alternative routes around downtown Chapel Hill this summer. The...

Replacement of Old Greensboro Road Bridge Causing Detour until November

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Apr 6, 2018 | Traffic

N.C. Department of Transportation crews will begin work on replacing the Old Greensboro Road bridge that crosses Phils Creek between Jones Ferry and Neville Road on Monday, April 9. According to a release, part of the road will...

Carrboro’s South Greensboro Street Closing This Summer for Roundabout Construction

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Feb 21, 2018 | Traffic

Carrboro drivers should begin planning a detour for South Greensboro Street for the summer. The...

Arthur Minnis Road Bridge Replacement Underway Until December

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Sep 6, 2017 | Traffic

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working on replacing the Arthur Minnis Road Bridge that crosses New Hope Creek in Hillsborough. Local traffic will still have access to locations on both sides of the bridge,...

New Bridge for Old Greensboro Road

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Aug 3, 2017 | Traffic

The Old Greensboro Road Bridge that passes over Phils Creek between Jones Ferry and Neville Road in Chapel Hill will be replaced with a new bridge. The N.C. Department of Transportation Board of Transportation has awarded...

Recovery Continues From Hurricane Matthew In Eastern NC

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 29, 2016 | Traffic

Hurricane Matthew delivered a massive blow to North Carolina. How is the state recovering?

NC Dept. Of Transportation Prepares For Winter Weather

Posted by Staff | Jan 21, 2014 | Weather

“What we are doing is preparing the trucks. They will be fueled. They will be loaded with salt…”

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