DelDOT Prepared For Heavy Holiday Traffic / Route 1 Completely Open for Memorial Day Travelers by
Dover — The Department of Transportation announces that it is prepared and ready for holiday traffic expected this weekend, Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26. Delaware highways will host thousands of travelers bound for the beaches, and all other areas from Centerville to Selbyville. Residents and visitors heading to Delaware’s beaches will find much easier north/south travel with the completion of the final portion of State Route 1 between Odessa and Smyrna. [More]

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DelDOT Equipped for Memorial Day Traffic / New Traffic Management Initiatives continue to help Holiday traffic flow smoothly by
Dover — The Delaware Department of Transportation will be on the road, in the air, on the air, and working around-the-clock this Memorial Day weekend to ensure safe and convenient travel for motorists on the State’s roadways. Summer 2001 will revive several significant weapons in the war against traffic congestion. The newest section of State Route 1 between the C & D Canal and Odessa will be in its second summer season of service, and will continue to provide relief from traditional “choke-points” at Boyd’s Corner and Route 299 in Odessa. [More]

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DELDOT READY FOR MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC / 24-hour Traffic Management Center, Traveler AdvisoryRadio & Newest Section of State Route 1 to Help Holiday Traffic by
Dover — The Delaware Department of Transportation will be on the road, in the air, on the air, and working around-the-clock this Memorial Day weekend to ensure safe and convenient travel for motorists on the State’s roadways. Summer 2000 brings several new weapons in the war against traffic congestion. The newest section of State Route 1 between the C & D Canal and Odessa, is ready for Holiday and summer traffic, and should provide relief from traditional “choke-points” at Boyd’s Corner and Route 299 in Odessa. [More]

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Tickets on Sale Now for Thomasville Memorial Day Parade and Celebration by
THOMASVILLE — Tickets are on sale now for people who wish to take a special train ride to the Thomasville Memorial Day Parade and Celebration on May 28. The Piedmont and Carolinian trains will make special stops in Thomasville on May 28 so people can experience the Southeast’s largest Memorial Day parade, which is part of the town’s celebration honoring the women and men who died while serving in the U.S. military.  Trains departing from Charlotte (and those from High Point, Salisbury and Kannapolis) will run on the following schedule: Train 80 departs Charlotte at 7 a.m. and arrives in Thomasville at 8:10 a.m. Train 75 departs Thomasville at 1:45 p.m. and arrives in Charlotte at 3:04 p.m. Trains departing from Raleigh (and those from Cary, Durham, Burlington and Greensboro) will run on the following schedule: Train 73 departs Raleigh at 6:45 a.m. and arrives in Thomasville at 8:45 a.m. Train 74 departs Thomasville at 1:13 p.m. and arrives in Raleigh at 3:21 p.m. The parade is at 10 a.m. and starts at The Big Chair, a large replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair that sits on the corner of Main Street and Salem Street in Thomasville. Military vehicles and equipment, along with veteran’s groups, will be part of a procession that moves through the town to Memorial Park and Cushwa Stadium. For more information, visit the festival’s event page. To learn more, view schedules or purchase tickets, visit NCByTrain.org or call 800-BY-TRAIN. *** NCDOT ***

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Memorial Day Click It or Ticket Campaign Kicks Off 25 Years of Seat Belt Enforcement by
RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is partnering with state and local law enforcement for its annual Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign that will takes place May 21 through June 3, concurrent with one of the busiest holiday travel weekends of the year. Law enforcement will be citing motorists who are not properly belted. It’s more important than ever to remind North Carolinians to wear their seat belt and properly restrain their children. While deaths among people not wearing seat belts have slightly decreased 4.5 percent from this time last year. However, unrestrained serious injuries increased by 32 percent in North Carolina from 2016 to 2017. North Carolina law requires all passengers in a vehicle to be properly restrained and violations are punishable by fines of up to $ 179. Children younger than 8 years must be in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they’re taller than 4 feet 9 inches. If they aren’t properly restrained, the driver faces fines up to $ 250 plus court costs. The Click It or Ticket initiative marks its 25th anniversary this month.  When it launched in May 1993, only 64 percent of North Carolinians used their seat belt. Today nearly 92 percent buckle up. Seat belts save lives. Wearing a seat belt helps keep you from being ejected in a crash and increases your chances of surviving by 45 percent in a passenger vehicle and up to 60 percent in a pickup truck. Remember, Click It or Ticket. Every Seat. Every Time. It’s the law. ***NCDOT***

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Memorial Day Travel: Stay Safe on the Roadways; Know Before You Go by
RALEIGH – Over the Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will pause most road construction activities that require lane closures on major routes across the state to help holiday travelers have smoother trips. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can reach their destinations safely and efficiently. NCDOT will suspend most construction projects along interstate, N.C. and U.S. routes from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 25, until 11 p.m. on 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29. There will be some exceptions, including; I-85 will have two of four lanes closed nightly between Exit 173 (Cole Mill Road) and Exit 178 (U.S. 70); I-85 between Henderson and the Virginia state line will continue to have traffic in a two-lane, two-way pattern; I-40 westbound near Mocksville will continue to have its right lane closed for paving and patching between mile markers 173 and 168; Construction lanes will still be narrowed on I-77 near Mooresville from Exit 36 to Exit 11 going both directions; U.S. 421 will have two of four lanes closed in both directions near Wilkesboro; Cape Fear Memorial Bridge electrical and mechanical repairs will continue in Wilmington and one of two lanes will be closed for both directions of travel; I-26 will have a lane closed in both directions between mile markers 12 and 18 near Weaverville; and U.S. 74 near Columbus will have lanes closed in both directions between mile markers 168 and 174. And for travelers heading to West Virginia via I-77, an extensive paving project in that state near the Virginia border may cause major traffic delays in both directions near the East River Mountain Tunnel. Here are some tips for safely navigating the highways during the Memorial Day weekend: Leave early to get a head start on your drive. Travel at non-peak hours when possible; Stay alert. Even if work is suspended, you may encounter narrowed lanes and traffic shifts in work zones; Be patient and obey the posted speed limit; Use alternate routes, when possible, to avoid traffic congestion; Stay informed. Real-time travel information is available at www.DriveNC.gov, by calling 511, or by following NCDOT on Twitter; Don’t drive drowsy. Travel at times when you are normally awake, and take frequent breaks; and Avoid distracted driving. When drivers stop focusing on the road ahead, they react more slowly to traffic conditions and are more likely to be involved in an accident. Also, be aware that the Highway Patrol and local law enforcement are taking part in the annual Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign, looking for drivers and passengers who are not using their seat belts.  While you are traveling this Memorial Day weekend, your job is to be a safe driver. Focus on the road and let everything else wait until you arrive at your destination. ***NCDOT***

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This Week at NCDOT: Memorial Day Travel and Greensboro Urban Loop by
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. Memorial Day Travel Since Wednesday, the department has suspended most road construction activities on major routes to make travel easier for motorists. This hold on construction projects will continue along interstate, N.C. and U.S. routes until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29. To safely navigate the highways during Memorial Day weekend, remember these tips: Your job is to be a safe driver, so avoid distracted driving. Focus on the road and let everything else wait until you arrive at your destination; Use alternate routes, when possible, to avoid traffic congestion; and Stay alert. Even if work is suspended, you may encounter narrowed lanes and traffic shifts in work zones.                                Don’t forget, you can check real-time traffic conditions and road closures by visiting DriveNC.gov. In addition, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the Governor’s Highway Safety Program Click it or Ticket campaign.  Law enforcement officers are increasing patrols to ensure that drivers and their passengers are buckling up every time they get in a vehicle. A recent crash simulation showed what can happen to those not wearing seatbelts at 50 miles per hour. This weekend, do your part and check to make sure everyone is buckled up. Greensboro Urban Loop Governor Cooper, Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon and other elected officials broke ground on the final section of the Greensboro Urban Loop. Once finished in 2022, there will be a forty four mile loop around the city of Greensboro. The project will improve mobility throughout the area, making it easier for people to get where they’re going more safely. Additionally, the entire Triad area will benefit, but especially those in Rockingham, Caswell and Stokes counties as residents will have better connectivity with the rest of the state than ever before. ***NCDOT***

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DelDOT Prepared For Memorial Day Weekend Traffic by
Dover — The Department of Transportation is ready for the annual increase in traffic to Delaware’s highways and roadways this Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30. Delaware highways will host thousands of people bound for the beaches and area Memorial Day events and this year we are emphasizing driver safety. DelDOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) will provide continuous monitoring of traffic flow and operations across the state. [More]

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DelDOT Prepared For Memorial Day Weekend Traffic / Dover Toll Plaza EZPass Express Lanes Open For Memorial Day by
Dover — The Department of Transportation is ready for the annual increase in traffic to Delaware’s highways and roadways this Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31. Delaware highways will host thousands of people bound for the beaches and area Memorial Day events. DelDOT advises motorists traveling north and south to take SR 1 from the C & D Canal Bridge through Dover to the beach resort area in order to avoid potential traffic and delays on Route 13. [More]

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DelDOT Prepared For Heavy Holiday Traffic / Route 1 Completely Open for Memorial Day Travelers by
Dover — The Department of Transportation announces that it is prepared and ready for holiday traffic expected this weekend, Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26. Delaware highways will host thousands of travelers bound for the beaches, and all other areas from Centerville to Selbyville. Residents and visitors heading to Delaware’s beaches will find much easier north/south travel with the completion of the final portion of State Route 1 between Odessa and Smyrna. [More]

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DelDOT Equipped for Memorial Day Traffic / New Traffic Management Initiatives continue to help Holiday traffic flow smoothly by
Dover — The Delaware Department of Transportation will be on the road, in the air, on the air, and working around-the-clock this Memorial Day weekend to ensure safe and convenient travel for motorists on the State’s roadways. Summer 2001 will revive several significant weapons in the war against traffic congestion. The newest section of State Route 1 between the C & D Canal and Odessa will be in its second summer season of service, and will continue to provide relief from traditional “choke-points” at Boyd’s Corner and Route 299 in Odessa. [More]

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DELDOT READY FOR MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC / 24-hour Traffic Management Center, Traveler AdvisoryRadio & Newest Section of State Route 1 to Help Holiday Traffic by
Dover — The Delaware Department of Transportation will be on the road, in the air, on the air, and working around-the-clock this Memorial Day weekend to ensure safe and convenient travel for motorists on the State’s roadways. Summer 2000 brings several new weapons in the war against traffic congestion. The newest section of State Route 1 between the C & D Canal and Odessa, is ready for Holiday and summer traffic, and should provide relief from traditional “choke-points” at Boyd’s Corner and Route 299 in Odessa. [More]

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DelDOT Prepared For Memorial Day Weekend Traffic by
Dover — The Department of Transportation is ready for the annual increase in traffic to Delaware’s highways and roadways this Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30. Delaware highways will host thousands of people bound for the beaches and area Memorial Day events and this year we are emphasizing driver safety. DelDOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) will provide continuous monitoring of traffic flow and operations across the state. [More]

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DelDOT Prepared For Heavy Holiday Traffic / Route 1 Completely Open for Memorial Day Travelers by
Dover — The Department of Transportation announces that it is prepared and ready for holiday traffic expected this weekend, Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26. Delaware highways will host thousands of travelers bound for the beaches, and all other areas from Centerville to Selbyville. Residents and visitors heading to Delaware’s beaches will find much easier north/south travel with the completion of the final portion of State Route 1 between Odessa and Smyrna. [More]

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DelDOT Equipped for Memorial Day Traffic / New Traffic Management Initiatives continue to help Holiday traffic flow smoothly by
Dover — The Delaware Department of Transportation will be on the road, in the air, on the air, and working around-the-clock this Memorial Day weekend to ensure safe and convenient travel for motorists on the State’s roadways. Summer 2001 will revive several significant weapons in the war against traffic congestion. The newest section of State Route 1 between the C & D Canal and Odessa will be in its second summer season of service, and will continue to provide relief from traditional “choke-points” at Boyd’s Corner and Route 299 in Odessa. [More]

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DELDOT READY FOR MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC / 24-hour Traffic Management Center, Traveler AdvisoryRadio & Newest Section of State Route 1 to Help Holiday Traffic by Dover — The Delaware Department of Transportation will be on the road, in the air, on the air, and working around-the-clock this Memorial Day weekend to ensure safe and convenient ... Read more

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