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Western NC scenic drives dominate 10 best road trips in North Carolina: See WNC's 7, full list
Another WNC classic, the Nantahala Byway guides travelers through 43 miles of the Nantahala Forest, including 20 miles ...
New permanent lanes opening on I-26 in western North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reports that new lanes will open on I-26 on Thursday. The new lanes will be open from U.S. 25 to Long Shoals Road. Officials said the opening of these ...
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In one rural NC county, rebuilding two highways after Helene will cost more than $1 billion
Among the most complex and expensive road rebuilding projects in Western North Carolina after Helene involve two rural highways in Yancey County, north of Asheville. That’s where more than two ...
Proposed North Carolina highway would connect Greensboro to Fayetteville
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is studying a highway corridor project that would directly connect Greensboro ...
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NWS pedestrian bridge to be installed across Highway 421 Friday night, causing closures
You might need to rethink your travel plans if you're driving through the western part of the Piedmont Triad tomorrow.Crews ...
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Feds approve a quarry in national forest to speed rebuilding of I-40 in Western NC
27 after the remnants of Hurricane Helene dumped historic amounts of rain on Western North Carolina. The Federal Highway Administration announced the quarry arrangement on Thursday. The agency said it ...
NCDOT's 2024 Wildflower Awards: Buncombe County earns 2nd place in region
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced its 2024 Wildflower Awards in an April 3 news release, and Buncombe ...