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- Live Traffic Cameras Show Real-Time Road Conditions as Winter Storm Impacts North Carolina
- Governor McCrory Encouraging Safety and Preparedness in Event of Severe Weather
- NCDOT Crews on Standby to Combat Possible Snow and Ice in Central and East Carolina
| Live Traffic Cameras Show Real-Time Road Conditions as Winter Storm Impacts North Carolina Posted: 13 Jan 2015 09:11 PM PST RALEIGH — Residents and visitors can see firsthand how ice is affecting North Carolina roads and bridges by using the live traffic camera feature on the Traffic Information Management System (TIMS) page of the NCDOT website. NCDOT has live traffic cameras set up across the state in and around major metropolitan areas, as well as along the coast, to give motorists a look at updated weather and road conditions. This brief tutorial shows how you can access and use those live traffic cameras to "know before you go" about your commute. Use TIMS to stay updated on all the latest traffic and road conditions before, during and after the winter storm strikes.Some cameras may not be operational if the storm knocks out power and connections to the network. For additional real-time travel information at any time, call 511, visit our travel website or follow NCDOT on Twitter. Another option is NCDOT Mobile, a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type "m.ncdot.gov" into the browser of your smartphone. Then, bookmark it to save for future reference. NCDOT Mobile is compatible with the iPhone, Android and some newer Blackberry phones. ***NCDOT***
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| Governor McCrory Encouraging Safety and Preparedness in Event of Severe Weather Posted: 13 Jan 2015 01:19 PM PST Raleigh, N.C. - With most of North Carolina under a winter weather advisory or winter storm watch, Governor McCrory and public safety and transportation officials are encouraging residents to prepare for the impending severe weather.
"It is important for everyone to use caution when traveling over the next 24 hours," said Governor McCrory. "Road conditions could prove difficult and we highly recommend not to take any risks. Safety is our number one concern." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now | ||
| NCDOT Crews on Standby to Combat Possible Snow and Ice in Central and East Carolina Posted: 13 Jan 2015 04:57 AM PST Raleigh-- With forecasters predicting the possibility of snow and ice in parts of central and east North Carolina Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, North Carolina Department of Transportation maintenance crews are on standby to combat slick road conditions. The National Weather Service has much of the central and eastern part of the state under either a winter storm watch or winter storm advisory from Tuesday evening until noon Wednesday with local forecasters predicting freezing rain up to a quarter of an inch of ice on some surfaces. This could create slick conditions on roadways throughout the region on Wednesday, as well as create the potential for power problems. Winter weather advisory: In effect from 7 p.m. this evening to noon Wednesday. • Western Piedmont and Western Sandhills • Freezing rain and a little sleet with accumulations of ice expected from a trace up to a tenth of an inch with a trace amount of sleet. Winter Storm Watch: In effect from now through Wednesday morning. • Eastern Piedmont, Coastal Plains and Eastern Sandhills • Freezing rain and a little sleet with accumulations expected up to a quarter inch of ice with trace amounts of sleet. In most counties, NCDOT maintenance crews went home midday today and will be back this evening to spread salt and sand into the morning on areas prone to slick conditions--- bridges, overpasses, ramps, as well as roads and highways. And in most locations, brine operations won't help combat slippery road conditions with this storm due to rain today that would wash off the solution. NCDOT offers tips for driving on icy roads: Don't drive unless you need to. If you must, slow down and leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles. Do not use cruise control, and drive smoothly without sudden accelerating, braking or turning. If you begin to slide, remember the following rules: • Don't panic. • Take your foot off of the accelerator. • If you have to use the brakes, use them gently (antilock brakes should be applied with gentle, steady pressure; for standard, non-ABS brakes, pump the brake pedal gently to avoid locking up). • Wait for the car to slow down enough to regain traction before gently accelerating. • Yield the right of way at intersections. Rear-wheel skids • Steer your vehicle in the direction that your rear wheels are skidding. • Avoid focusing on what your vehicle may be headed toward and instead focus on getting out of the skid. Front-wheel skids • Shift into neutral. • Don't try to steer immediately. • When your vehicle begins to slow down, steer in the direction that you want your vehicle to go. • Put the vehicle into gear and gently accelerate. For more information on driving safely in severe weather, click here.
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