Traveling North Carolina Highways
Here are some items of information you may find useful:
- How to get help
- Road Construction and Closure
- It's the Law!
- Welcome Centers
- NC Ferry System
- Free Information and NC Map
Cell Phones - for NC State Highway Patrol, dial *HP
also . . . 911 is now in effect throughout most of state.Road Construction and Closure:
We are trying to persuade NC Dept of Transportation to set up a website (similar to South Carolina's) so you can check for area of road construction and closures. For the time being, "release of this information is not authorized."
The NCDOT is very busy currently placing guard rails in the freeway medians furthering their efforts to prevent vehicles from crossing the medians and striking vehicles going the other direction. Work Zone signs are posted in these construction areas. Watch your speed; there is an additional penalty of up to $250 for speeding in these work zones.
Vehicles must use headlights during inclement weather or other conditions of restricted visibility. A 'rule of thumb' - when your wipers are on, your headlights must be on.
The driver and front seat passenger(s) must wear seat belts when the vehicle is in motion.
Child restraint systems must be in use when transporting children under 6 years of age. Children under 3 years of age must be secured in a restraint seating device when seated anywhere.
Get up-to-date tour information and the latest weather reports. All tour centers are open from 8a to 5p. Restrooms are open around the clock and are continually maintained. Security is also provided around the clock to help assure your safety.
Entering NC from VAI-77 near Dobson
I-85 near Norlina
I-95 near Roanoke RapidsEntering NC from TN
I-40 near Waterville Lake
Entering NC from SC
I-26 near Columbus
I-77 near Charlotte
I-85 near Kings Mountain
I-95 near RowlandFor general information about the NC Ferry System, phone 1-800-BY-FERRY
Reservations are strongly urged for the Cedar Island - Ocracoke and Swan Quarter - Ocracoke routes.
Cedar Island Terminal: 1-800-856-0343
Ocracoke Terminal: 1-800-345-1665
Swan Quarter terminal: 1-800-773-1094
Information about travel to and in North Carolina can be obtained from:
NC Div of Tourism, Film & Sports Development
301 North Wilmington Street
Raleigh NC 27601-2825- or - phone (toll-free) 1-800-VISIT-NC; Fax 919-715-3097
They will send you a very informative tourist package including a 160 page (and very colorful) book about North Carolina and an excellent road map of North Carolina highways.