Lillington
Lillington, NC · Traffic & Transit
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New transit pass available across Piedmont region
The Rail & Ride Pass, which connects multiple cities between Raleigh and Charlotte and offers free connections to local transit services, is available from NC By Train. GoTriangle, the public transportation agency that connects locations in the Triangle, is among the local transit services to sign on. “GoTriangle is pleased...
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Costly Raleigh road project complete 2+ years late
Costly Raleigh road project complete 2+ years late.
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$84 million Cary railroad project could force businesses to relocate
A proposed $84 million railroad project in Cary is designed to make a busy crossing safer and improve traffic flow, but it could also force businesses in the area to relocate. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to take Northeast Maynard Road underneath the railroad tracks near East Chatham Street, eliminating the existing at-grade crossing.
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Amtrak Celebrates Completion of Accessibility Improvements at Hamlet and Rocky Mount Stations
Over $10 million invested in North Carolina station accessibility improvements. HAMLET AND ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., Oct. 7, 2026 – Amtrak joined federal, state and local officials this week to celebrate the completion of accessibility improvement projects at its stations in Hamlet and Rocky Mount, marking more than $10 million in investments to improve accessibility, safety and the customer experience for rail travelers in North Carolina.
The Wake Weekly
Intermittent Neuse River portage detour planned during complete 540 construction
Beginning on or around Oct. 12, through Spring 2027, crews will be installing bridge elements for the future Triangle Expressway crossing over the Neuse River. Paddlers traveling along the Neuse River in this area may encounter intermittent portage detour operations.
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Raleigh Ranks 6th-Best U.S. City For Driving, Tops the Southeast
Raleigh has been named the sixth-best city in the country for drivers and the single best in the Southeast, according to a new national ranking that weighed everything from gas prices to crash odds across 100 major U.S. cities. The Oak City pulled a total score of 61.22, landing just behind Corpus Christi, Texas and well ahead of every other Southeastern metro in the field.
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NCDOT to hold public meeting on proposed changes to Maynard Road in Cary
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Tuesday afternoon on proposed changes to a road in Cary, officials said. According to officials, NCDOT is proposing to to build a grade separation at the North East Maynard Road crossing near the intersection with East Chatham Street.
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Transportation Upgrades Continue as Work Begins on Rogers Road Rail Crossing
An ambitious schedule of highway upgrades in and around the Town of Wake Forest has officials at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) working vigorously to keep local residents and businesses apprised of anticipated disruptions. “Work zones will always create congestion,” says Kim Deaner, NCDOT’s Public Information Officer for...
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NC By Train adds special stops for State Fair, barbecue festival and Panthers game
RALEIGH, N.C. — If you would rather skip the parking and traffic, NC By Train has special service planned for several big October events. The train will make special stops at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh during this year’s fair, which runs Oct. 15 through Oct. 25.
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Streets in downtown Raleigh blocked this weekend for Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival
Drivers in downtown Raleigh should expect road closures this weekend as the Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival and other events take center stage. October is a busy time for festivals, and this weekend is no different, with a fall festival at Dix Park, a Taste of Asia event in Moore Square and more.