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NC 41 road paving begins near Chinquapin
BEULAVILLE — The N.C. Department of Transportation has begun paving Highway NC 41 from Chinquapin to Beulaville, which will cause intermittent lane closures for the next month or so. Work started Sept. 29 on NC 41, which will be resurfaced from near Durwood Evans Road in Chinquapin to the intersection with NC Highway 24 in Beulaville. Paving operations from Chinquapin to the intersection at N.C. 24/N.C. 41 will be completed daily Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work on the intersection of NC 24 and 41 will occur nightly Monday through Sunday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the end of the month. Operations will include utility adjustments, milling, paving, pavement markings, and rumble strip installation, according to a press release from the DOT issued Sept. 30. Motorists should allow extra time when traveling through the area, or take an alternate route to bypass the construction. The work is dependent on the weather, and could be delayed or rescheduled. Drivers should use caution and reduce speed while traveling through the work zone. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
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New Bern road milling begins Thursday on four streets
What traffic control measures are in place during the road milling?. Why was the road milling expected to be completed by October 2?. NEW BERN, Craven County — Road milling is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 1, on 4 streets in New Bern, according to city officials. The City...
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New roundabout to replace all-way stop in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded a $2.9 million contract for a new roundabout in Mount Olive. Legion Asphalt Inc. of Wallace is expected to start construction on a new single-lane roundabout that will replace an all-way stop at N.C. 55 and Indian Springs Road in January 2028. The all-way stop was installed in 2021 as a temporary safety measure until funding, design work and more were secured for the roundabout.
Duplin Times
New roundabout coming to Mount Olive crossroads
MOUNT OLIVE — A $2.9 million contract awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation this week will bring a new roundabout to a key Mount Olive intersection. The single-lane roundabout will replace the all‑way stop installed in 2021 as a temporary safety measure while funding, design work, and right‑of‑way acquisition were completed. The upgrade will occur at N.C. 55 and Indian Springs Road. Legion Asphalt Inc. of Wallace is expected to begin construction in January after utilities are relocated, and finish by early summer 2028. Periodic detours will be needed throughout the work period. NCDOT will share those updates on its traveler information website, DriveNC.gov, and the contractor will post detour information on message boards in the project area. A full closure of the intersection for about 21 days will also be required to safely complete critical phases of construction. As part of this project, the intersection of Indian Springs Road and North Church Street will be converted into an all-way stop for improved safety. The improvement is primarily supported by the federal Carbon Reduction Program, which aims to curb engine idling and lower carbon emissions. Roundabouts offer strong safety benefits statewide, reducing crashes by 46% and lowering fatalities and
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Lower Speed Limit Planned For Portion Of U.S. 301 In Selma
SELMA, N.C. – The speed limit along a section of South Pollock Street (U.S. 301) could be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph this fall following action by the Selma Town Council. The council approved a resolution requesting the N.C. Department of Transportation reduce the speed limit on U.S. 301 from Ricks Road south to the Smithfield town limits. The current speed limit along that section is 45 mph.
Rocky Mount Telegram
New transportation option to be provided on Sundays
A new way to get from one place to another in Rocky Mount will be available to residents needing a ride on Sundays. Rocky Mount City Manager Elton Daniels announced Monday that starting on Oct. 4, a new on-demand transportation service from Tar River Transit, called TRT2GO, is going to be rolling on the highways, roads and streets in the city. The service hours are going to be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Residents will be able to book a ride by using a cell phone app. According to information provided by the city, booking the service will cost $5 per ride. Daniels made the announcement shortly after the start of Monday’s City Council meeting as part of his routine update. Daniels said that TRT2GO is going to give people the option to request rides similar to calling for a taxi or using an app to connect with a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft. And Daniels said that TRT2GO will provide residents with another transportation option for those needing to go to UNC Health Nash, grocery stores, downtown or to other destinations throughout Tar River Transit’s service area. Tar River Transit, which is based downtown, is
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Traffic signal work planned at 3 New Bern intersections
Which two New Bern intersections have less traffic during signal work?. How long is traffic signal work expected at each New Bern intersection?. NEW BERN, Craven County — Drivers may see traffic control at three New Bern intersections Tuesday. According to the City of New Bern, crews will conduct...
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Part of 14th Street in Greenville closed for railroad track removal
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Part of a Greenville street will close starting today as crews remove railroad tracks. The City of Greenville says a two-block portion of 14th Street, between Clark Street and South Greene Street, will be closed in both directions starting today. The closure is expected to last...
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Lane closures begin at Fifth Street, Memorial Drive intersection in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures at a busy Greenville intersection beginning Monday. The N.C. Department of Transportation says a contractor will begin utility relocation, drainage work and other upgrades at Fifth Street and Memorial Drive on Sept. 28. The project includes building an additional left-turn...
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Highway 258 reopens after major crash near Richlands
RICHLANDS, N.C. — Highway 258 has reopened after a major crash shut down part of the highway Thursday morning, according to the Richlands Volunteer Fire Department. The department initially reported on September 24 that Highway 258 toward Kinston was closed between Jesse Williams Road and Haw Branch Road because of the crash.
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Fontana Boulevard closed in Havelock as crews repair emergency water main break
HAVELOCK, Craven County — Fontana Boulevard in Havelock is fully closed as crews work to repair an emergency water main break, according to the city. The City of Havelock said the full closure went into effect Friday morning as North Carolina Department of Transportation crews began repair work. The...
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Agreement Frees Up More Public Parking In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – More parking spaces are being made available to the public in downtown Smithfield by moving some Johnston County employees to a privately owned parking lot. Under an agreement involving the Town of Smithfield, Johnston County and the Johnston County Building Industry Association, county employees will be...
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UPDATE: Highway 17 back open following 5-car pileup in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A highway is back open following a five-car pileup in Jacksonville this morning. As people headed to work around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, first responders were seen at the multi-vehicle collision on Highway 17 on Piney Green Road. The northbound lanes were reduced to one but are now back to two.