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U.S. 70 bypass eagerly awaited

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:30:00 EST

Anyone unlucky enough to try to flee to the coast via U.S. 70 on a Friday afternoon knows how much more stress you can add to your week inching along in that traffic.

Commuting challenges may vary

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:30:00 EST

Flat tire? Sweaty ride? Bikers, it could be worse.

Truck collisions down in 2007

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:13:50 EST

Collisions involving freight trucks fell last year in North Carolina, based on investigations by the state Highway Patrol, officials said this week.

Creedmoor Road crash kills driver

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:27:20 EST

The black Pontiac Fiero was heading south on Creedmoor Road when it went out of control, crossed the center line and struck a northbound Chevrolet Astrovan.

Traffic misery just gets worse

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:32:00 EST

A new study shows that we're wasting more of our time and gas on congested roads in the Triangle. (PDF)

DOT to suspend construction July 4

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:39:46 EST

The state will suspend construction projects during the Fourth of July holiday to cut down on traffic and to make driving safer.

Transit study group

Thu, 03 May 2007 09:24:51 EST

The Special Transit Advisory Commission is a group of Triangle residents asked to develop new priorities for major rail or bus transit improvements over the next three decades.

State to begin I-40 work in Durham

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:27:59 EST

The N.C. Department of Transportation will begin repaving 10.4 miles of I-40 in Durham County from N.C. 147/Durham Freeway to the Orange County line beginning next week. All work is weather permitting.

Durham section of I-85 to close temporarily

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:51:10 EST

Two lanes on southbound I-85 from mile markers 179 and 174 in Durham will close at 8 p.m. and reopen at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, weather permitting.

Lowest gas prices in the triangle

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 17:42:58 EST

82 cars involved in I-40/85 wrecks

Wed, 31 May 2006 10:48:18 EST

Rain and heavy traffic contributed to a series of wrecks involving 82 vehicles on Interstate 85/40 in Orange County this morning. Thirty- four people were injured, including one seriously, officials said.

One dead in I-95 wreck

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:48:00 EST

Interstate 95 south near Smithfield is shut down today after a truck kills a worker mowing grass, authorities say.

Road planners aim to assist wildlife

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 06:37:00 EST

The wildlife factor is playing an increasingly critical role in route selection and roadway design for highway projects.

Pressure eases at Triangle gas stations

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 11:11:00 EST

Heading into the long Labor Day weekend, Triangle gas stations were less busy than they were Thursday.

Gas prices stun, anger N.C. drivers

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 05:45:00 EST

A major pipeline from the Gulf of Mexico that was shut down by storm has been partially restored.

Lowest gas prices in the Triangle

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 13:51:00 EST

The lowest gas prices in Triangle, courtesy of GasBuddy.com. Updated throughout the day, every day.

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Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:01:00 EST

Motorists caught off guard again

Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:26:00 EST

Update: The Highway Patrol blame at least 329 calls for assistance on slick roads.

Triangle caught off guard

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 06:56:00 EST

Leaders blame chaos on poor planning, missed calls and bad luck. | Share traffic horror stories.

Feds hit brakes on rail money

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 06:11:00 EST

A federal agency questions the assumed benefits of commuter rail in the Triangle.