If you're gearing up for some holiday road-tripping, take a beat to check out the latest from the N.C. Department of Transportation. They're giving us all something to be thankful for by hitting pause on most construction activity along the state's major highways through Monday—keeping lanes clear for Thanksgiving travelers looking to chow down with family and friends, according to the latest release of N.C. Department of Transportation.
However, travelers planning to cross the borders to or from Tennessee should note that Interstate 40 remains firmly closed near the state line. For those plotting their holiday escape or return, remember, real-time traffic updates can be snatched up at DriveNC.gov, so give it a glance before you hit the asphalt.
In addition to traffic updates, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is knee-deep in its annual Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign, a move aimed to put the brakes on unsafe driving practices. Statewide law enforcement is upping the ante with increased patrols and checkpoints, ready to flag down speedsters, those driving under the influence, or anyone bucking the buckle up law.
Another call to caution is being sounded for the state's deer population, which is evidently more active this time of year and often venturing close to roads during the early evening and morning hours. Reports show a high number of deer-related crashes annually in North Carolina, so drivers should slow their roll in areas known to be a stomping ground for these four-legged locals, use those high beams to spot any Bambis in your path.
