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NCDOT_Asheville

Summer travels taking you from Murphy to Manteo? See our full listing of Twitter feeds at ncdot.gov/travel/twitter/ about 8 hours ago via Splitweet
After you drive thru a puddle, tap your brake pedal to help dry your brake rotors. More wet weather driving tips: m.safe.mn/5fNF about 9 hours ago via Splitweet
NC's Click It or Ticket Campaign continues this week. See this story & more in this week's NCDOT Now: m.safe.mn/5fNx about 12 hours ago via Splitweet
Hate driving in the rain? Be a more confident, safer driver in rainy weather with these simple tips: m.safe.mn/4yee about 15 hours ago via Splitweet
Avoid driving thru flooded areas. Just 1 foot of water can float many vehicles, while 2 ft of rushing water can carry away SUVs & pick-ups. 5:35 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Drive safe, don't be a statistic! Data shows that rain/wet roads were factors in 198,033 crashes from 2006-10, resulting in 972 fatalities. 4:10 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Traffic signal not working? Approach it like a 4-way stop. If 2+ cars arrive at the same time, the car to the right has the right of way. 3:25 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Stay safe & alert in bad weather by driving defensively. No matter what you drive, never drive thru standing or rushing water. 2:15 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Rainy commute home? Reduce your speed by at least 5-10 mph; allow at least twice the normal following distance. Use those headlights! 1:46 PM May 29th via Splitweet
Heavy rain & flash flooding create hazardous road conditions. Share these tips with the drivers in your household! m.safe.mn/4yee 12:36 PM May 29th via Splitweet
Dennis St, Near AshevilleBuncombe, Maintenance, Lane Closed, at 5/29 11:37 AM 8:44 AM May 29th via NCDOT TIMS
US-19, Near BurnsvilleYancey, Congestion, Congestion, at 5/29 11:19 AM 8:22 AM May 29th via NCDOT TIMS
I-240, Mile Marker 27 to 29, South, Asheville, Buncombe, Construction, Lanes Closed, at 5/29 6:30 PM 5:50 AM May 29th via NCDOT TIMS
I-26, Mile Marker 33, West, Asheville, Buncombe, Road Obstruction , Lane Closed, at 5/29 3:49 AM 12:53 AM May 29th via NCDOT TIMS
Headed home from vacation? Use NCDOT Mobile on your smart phone for real-time traffic in NC, find rest areas, etc. m.ncdot.gov 4:50 AM May 28th via HootSuite
I-240, Mile Marker 5 to 4, West, Asheville, Buncombe, Night Time Maintenance, Lane Closed, at 5/27 7:00 PM 3:08 PM May 27th via NCDOT TIMS
Leave the fast driving to the professionals in Charlotte today! Obey the posted speed limit and have a safe holiday weekend! 10:10 AM May 27th via HootSuite
Is alcohol a part of your holiday plans? Please be sure to designate a driver before the party starts! 3:05 PM May 26th via HootSuite
Ragoon Rd, Near AshevilleBuncombe, Maintenance, Lane Closed, at 5/26 12:45 PM 9:53 AM May 26th via NCDOT TIMS
Dennis St, In AshevilleBuncombe, Maintenance, Lane Closed, at 5/26 9:00 AM 6:22 AM May 26th via NCDOT TIMS