Spring litter sweep begins

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Wednesday, 16/04/2025

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Spring Litter Sweep kicked off April 12 and runs through April 26. This biannual cleanup event invites residents across the state to bag litter and beautify roadsides, all while helping protect North Carolina’s natural charm. 

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Construction starting on new U.S. 23/74 turn lane

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Tuesday, 23/07/2024

A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation has begun a safety project on U.S. 23/74 between Hyatt Creek Road and the Haywood County rest area. 

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College students tour WNC ‘Safe Passage’ projects

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Wednesday, 03/07/2024

Earlier this year, members of Safe Passage, including the N.C. Department of Transportation, led a tour of wildlife crossing project sites along Interstate 40. 

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