Matthew’s Lingering Effects Have I-95 Closed in Much of North Carolina
Hurricane Matthew is history, but its effects are battering North Carolina. Multiple roadways remain closed in central and eastern North Carolina on Oct. 11 due to large debris and flooding.
October 11, 2016Georgia, N.C. Join Florida, S.C. in Waiving HOS Rules Ahead of Hurricane Matthew’s Impact
With Hurricane Matthew heading for the southeast coast of the United States after pounding several Caribbean islands, the governors of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina have waived hours of service rules in their states.
October 6, 2016FHWA Gives Louisiana $3.5 Million for Isaac Repairs
The Federal Highway Administration has released $3.5 million to help repair Louisiana highways damaged by Hurricane Isaac.
September 7, 2012New Orleans Cargo Operations Shut as Isaac Closes In on City
Cargo operations around New Orleans have ground to a halt as Hurricane Isaac moves in on the city, and American Trucking Associations urged truck drivers and motorists to take appropriate precautions ahead of the storm.
August 28, 2012DOT Sets $1.58 Billion for Disaster-Related Repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it will give $1.58 billion to help repair roads and bridges damaged by recent natural disasters.
January 10, 2012Vermont Makes Progress Repairing Roads, Bridges Following Irene
Vermont roads and bridges washed out by Hurricane Irene in August have been repaired quickly since then, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
December 6, 2011Active 2011 Hurricane Season Predicted
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which starts Wednesday, could produce more storms than usual and include three to six major storms, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center, Bloomberg reported.
June 1, 2011Forecasters Predict Active Hurricane Season
Federal officials are forecasting an active Atlantic hurricane season this year, with 14 to 23 tropical storms, including eight to 14 hurricanes, the Associated Press reported
May 27, 2010