Transportation

In a joint project with the state Department of Transportation, the city has installed 30 cameras at major intersections in Wilmington. The new system will allow better timing and coordination of traffic signals. Full story...

Ann Street used to be one-way between 5th and 3rd Streets, but now drivers can go eastbound and westbound. Also, there are new four-way stop signs at Ann and 4th Streets and Ann and 7th Streets. Full story...

Each year, 975 passengers under the age of 14 die in car accidents. This week the Wilmington Fire Department will conduct child passenger seat checks to educate parents about the importance of using child restraints correctly. Full story...

A large volcanic eruption in Iceland shut down European airspace and created a domino effect to airports around the globe. Flights in and out of Wilmington, though, have not reported any significant delays. Full story...

The 20th annual Airline Quality Rating ranked Atlantic Southeast, which flies to and from Wilmington International Airport for Delta, 17th out of 18 airlines. Full story...

AAA expects North Carolina driving costs to jump nearly $700 per driver this year thanks to the rise in gas prices. Full story...

Just in time for the post-Easter rush and the Azalea Festival, the Department of Transportation will start working on the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge Sunday night. Full story...

Do you live, work, or travel in the Cape Fear region? If so, then Cape Fear Commutes 2035 wants to hear what you think. Over the past two years they've been identifying and analyzing the biggest traffic jams, missing transportation links, and opportunities for transportation improvements in the Wilmington area. Now is the time to see what they've been up to. Full story...

If you've ever complained about traffic or a type of traffic pattern in the Cape Fear region, then Cape Fear Commutes wants to hear from you. Full story...

Work is scheduled to start soon on another section of the Wilmington Bypass. The state awarded a nearly $82 million contract today to build a six-mile section of I-140 in Brunswick County with the help of some federal stimulus money. Full story...

Last week's school bus accident involving 80-year-old bus driver Otis Hames raised some concerns on our website. According to New Hanover County Schools, Hames is not the only bus driver in his 80s. Now some lawmakers say maybe the laws should be changed. Full story...

In New Hanover County crews have been on a 24-hour operation at the main DOT facility in Castle Hayne since early yesterday morning. Full story...

Jacksonville business owner Mike Alford was sworn in this morning at the board's monthly meeting in Raleigh. Full story...

A Wilmington developer tied to the federal indictment of a former Mike Easley aide is out of another job. Today the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization picked a new chair to replace Lanny Wilson. Full story...

Lanny Wilson resigned today as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority. Wilson also serves as chairman of the board for the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Prganization or WMPO. Full story...