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Photos for Headline Surfer / ABOVE: Florida DOT screenshot shows flames on I-95 near Edgewater Thursday at 1:30 a.m. A Florida Highway Patrol vehicle is barely visible from behind with dense fog and thick black smoke from an earlier…

March 1, 2022, 5:00 PM HST In conjunction with the end of Mahina 'Ōlelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian Language Month) in February, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that Hawaiian names and words on new or replacement…

RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will again join forces with law enforcement partners in surrounding states for Operation SafeDRIVE. Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) calls…

Watch live coverage in the player above. LINK: Closures and delays 9 p.m. Since midnight Feb. 23, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has handled 1,065 calls for service, 396 stranded motorists and 405 crashes - 52…

LINK: Closures and delays 4:55 p.m. Boone County emergency dispatchers say Highway 124 is closed near Brown Avenue in Hallsville due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer. Further details were not immediately available. It…

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Morawetz said the order would take effect at 7 p.m. Friday.Related:"It gives individuals the opportunity and the time to clear the area," he said in the original ruling.The Detroit-Windsor, Ont., span has been largely closed since Monday by…

The first hours of a two-day winter storm froze highways and highways and stranded several hundred people across the state. The severe winter storm resulting from moisture from the Gulf of Mexico mixing with a cold air mass!--This>…

A semi-truck jackknifed on Interstate 10 near Terminal 504 just outside Kerrville around 5 p.m. Thursday afternoon, causing a complete traffic stoppage for more than 18 hours. Hello Kerr County! It's 21 degrees near our…

RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) – Roads in central and eastern North Carolina are expected to remain slippery through Sunday morning.Temperatures will drop Saturday evening and will likely refreeze the snow that melted overnight Saturday.The winter…

North Dakota Highway Patrol said a soldier's vehicle was hit Wednesday, Jan. 5, during work in an earlier accident on Interstate 94 near Jamestown. A patrolman was conducting traffic control in the right…

From the Florida Department of Highway and Motor Vehicle Safety January is moving month in the Sunshine State, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and…

AUSTIN, Texas — As the Texas Department of Transportation continues to evaluate different options to improve traffic along Interstate 35 through Austin's urban core, others say an overlooked option is to bury Highway. This includes Heyden…

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WATE) - State law enforcement and safety officials announced ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday the launch of the "Tennessee Safe Travel Challenge" road safety initiative. The challenge starts on Wednesday…

(File photo: WATE) NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WATE) - State law enforcement and safety officials announced ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday the launch of the "Tennessee Safe Travel!-->…

December 29, 2021 ROBESON COUNTY Robeson County Director Kellie Blue Blue said she had learned more effective ways in 2021 to conduct county government business in a…

You may notice new messages on your morning commute Thursday reminding drivers to be careful in work areas. The Oregon Department of Transportation is launching a special one-day safety campaign urging the public to watch out for…

A replica of the new sign placed on the I-95 bridge over the Cape Fear River, now named Trooper Damion C Roberts Bridge.Two Cumberland County Bridges were renamed on November 8 in honor of two North Carolina State Highway Patrol soldiers…

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, the North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to several traffic events on I-94 stretching from Richardton to Crystal Springs. The rain combined with the cold temperatures caused extremely freezing…

November 11 - Attentive drivers in western Aiken County may notice new traffic information in place this week, just in time for Veterans Day and due to months of effort by local lawmakers and the minus one of Aiken's older veterans.Richard…

Gaa-Miskwaabikaang - pronounced ga-misk-wa-be-kong - means "The place where there are red rock cliffs".It is…

Observant drivers in western Aiken County may notice new traffic information in place this week, just in…

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) - Transportation crews are installing 12 road signs in northeast Minnesota that…

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) - Transportation crews are installing 12 road signs in northeast Minnesota that have significant historical significance.The panels, in preparation for more than a decade, mark the boundaries of a treaty signed in…

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) - Transport crews install 12 road signs in northeastern Minnesota that have significant historical significance.The panels, in preparation for more than a decade, mark the boundaries of a treaty signed in 1854 by…

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(courtesy: Twitter/MAKMinnesota) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Transportation crews are installing 12 highway signs in northeast Minnesota that hold significant historical significance. The signs, which stood for more than a decade, mark the…

At a gathering hosted by the Grand Portage Lake Superior Chippewa Band on October 30, the need to work together and understand treaty rights was repeatedly mentioned. The meeting was an opportunity to speak with legislative…

For those of you used to the perpetual widening of roads and lane closures for roadwork in Cobb County, there is good news during the World Series games. The Georgia Department of Transportation has decided to restrict roadwork on…

It seemed like you couldn't go anywhere in October and early November 1971 without hearing about a New York…

WASHINGTON (AP) - After their 16-year-old daughter died in a car crash, David and Wendy Mills wondered if she would be alive if the federal rules for rear seat belt warnings had been issued on time. Four years later, without a…

A two-mile section of NC 268 East in North Wilkesboro is now publicly marked with signs reading "Conley…

Christophe De Vargas A bulletin board along the 215 Beltway near the Stephanie Street exit uses a bit of humor to encourage safe driver behavior. The Nevada Department of Transportation is using similar signs on state highways as…

22 january 2018 in Culver City: A Tesla Model S struck the back of a parked fire truck in an accident in Culver City around 8:30 a.m. on Interstate 405 using the car's autopilot system. The Tesla, which was traveling at 65 mph, suffered…

FreightWaves Classics has covered the history of the Interstate Highway System in previous articles. In these articles, it was noted that the US military had organized the Motor Transport Corps convoy to cross the United…

August 20, 2021 2:11 PM Posted: August 20, 2021 2:11 PM ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) - Somewhere in the depths of the Minnesota Department of Transportation offices,…

Lt. Maurice Waddell, commanding officer of OSHP St. Clairsville Post, and Lauren Borell, spokesperson for District 11 for the Ohio…

On Wednesday, July 21, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office joined the National Highway Traffic Safety…

July 13, 2021 - OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a letter calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to improve child car seat safety. Motor…

(WSPA) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a town hall meeting for the Cherokee County towing companies on Thursday to address some of their concerns about the way things are run on I-85. At least 16 towing…

RICHMOND, Virginia - They have made drivers in Virginia smile, laugh and think for years. The Virginia Department of Transportation uses road safety signs not only to share crash information, but also to remind drivers to stay safe.…

RALEIGH - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will join forces with other law enforcement partners starting Tuesday in an initiative to prevent commercial vehicle crashes and fatalities. NCSHP and law enforcement partners in…

CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) - National and local agencies will participate in an annual hurricane lane reversal exercise on Thursday. Teams from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and SC Department of Public Safety will test…

More than 60 years ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, bipartisan legislation that would help connect cities across the country. The social media post more recently is something that's been…

The government's effort to clean up the outer ring road on Mother's Day is extremely commendable. Likewise, the willingness of so many workers to participate in this initiative is also noteworthy. However, the…

Local “There is no trial; wear a seat belt, you'll want to. " MassDOT…

Minnesota Department of TransportationMinnesota Department of Transportation automated its process to post blizzard warnings and other major weather alerts on its electronic road signs.MnDOT has nearly 400 dynamic message signs (DMS)!-->…

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — You will soon see Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) buses rolling down part of the shoulder of Interstate-275 in St. Petersburg, a Florida Department of Transportation news release said. This is thanks to the…

This the story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily By Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily It would be fair to say that most people don't like being ticketed by law enforcement. But, at least here in Wyoming, being arrested, fined,…

Colonel Eric T. Olson, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, wishes to raise public awareness of the projects for the application of Operation PROTECT (Patrol Response Operation To Enforcement of Construction zone Traffic)…

These green road signs on the highways are having more and more problems. The older signs are almost invisible at night and this creates problems for drivers and headaches for state transportation officials.…

The Indiana Department of Transportation tweeted the image as…

The Interstate Information Boards in Kentucky can only be used for Amber Alerts at this time. FRANKFORT, Ky. - While searching for their missing father, a family has been frustrated by something everyone sees…

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The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently unveiled two new special highway signs honoring members of Lynyrd Skynyrd who lost their lives in the infamous plane crash. The unveiling took place on Sunday, November 15 with a crowd…

RALEIGH Over a century ago, when cities in the South were still erecting Civil War monuments, the United Daughters of Confederation sought to have Confederate President Jefferson Davis named after a highway that ran from Virginia.…

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - On Friday, September 18, 10 large POW / MIA Memorial Highway commemorative signs will be unveiled at public ceremonies in six cities along the new 471 mile POW / MIA Memorial Highway through Oregon on US…

MADISON, Wisconsin (WMTV) - It only takes a second to read but can leave a lasting impression.The mind behind the hard-hitting signs on national and interstate highways is Jon Riemann, communications manager at the Wisconsin Department of…

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(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Road sign on I-15, May 1, 2020. New study indicates that email signs listing the number of road fatalities may cause more accidents in some areas where greater concentration of driving is required, such as…

Douglas clark | [email protected] policy committee of the Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization on Thursday approved a resolution regarding revised functional classifications of the operation of the national highway…

Starting this week, anyone driving along freeways and major highways in Virginia can see a new message from VDOT: Tell them to stay home.Gov. Ralph Northam announced the initiative during one of his regular press briefings earlier this…

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - The State Highway Administration would be permitted to post suicide prevention information on existing electronic road signs under new legislation proposed by the Maryland Senate. Senate Bill 810 would…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The State Highway Administration would be authorized to post suicide prevention information on existing electronic highway signs under new legislation proposed in the Maryland Senate. Senate Bill 810…

Road sign reading: "Puff, puff?" Pass the keys to a…

The Senate bill, which is expected to be considered in the finance committee on Wednesday, would allow the use of signs within 5 miles of high-risk suicide areas. ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - The…

New road signs are hitting the roads of Georgia, and they're pretty creative. Some of the latest signs are stark reminders of driving hazards, while others are downright hilarious, according to a list posted on the Georgia…

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PHOENIX - Travelers driving to Arizona will soon be greeted with bold new signs featuring stylized images of the state's eye-catching natural landscapes. "There is no better way to welcome visitors to our state…

HUDSON VALLEY - If you've recently crossed Interstate 84 into the Mid-Hudson Valley, you may have seen new digital road signs appearing over the overhangs.These new signs, part of a statewide campaign to make freeways safer with…

MOENKOPI, Ariz. — There's more than one way to skin a cat, according to Arizona State Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai (D-Cameron), who used wit, charm and good old-fashioned research to foiling a Republican-controlled House of…

Popular MDOT panels debuted in 2018.Many have references to pop cultures. One in particular, a nod to cousin Eddie, has gone viral.The MDOT created a contest for the public to submit ideas. See their contributions.Commuters eagerly await…

Road signs that will help visitors to visit Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument are being installed this month after several years of delay. The signs will be installed along the corridors of Interstate…

For those who are keen observers of the signage on Interstate 93, rest assured that downtown Concord is still historic and the Museum of New Hampshire History still exists. They are simply no longer on the State House signs at Exit 14.…

In June 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a landmark piece of legislation that he had championed for years. The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, better known as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, authorized $ 25…

CHAMPAIGN - The company that makes scotch tape and post-it notes also manufactures a new reflective sheet that…

A recent series of vandalized road signs is not only dangerous but expensive. Many signs around Pennington County are damaged to the point of being illegible.Several road signs along 160th Avenue in Caputa are littered with bullet holes.So…

Who comes up with these smart messages on road signs on highways?“Most of them are part…

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The Ohio Department of Transportation is trying to take some of the stress out of vacation travel with humorous posts on digital freeway bulletin boards statewide.The concept was introduced in 2015: Instead of road…

The FSU research team evaluated high-tech countermeasures against wrong-driving. (Photo: Florida Department of Transportation) Florida State University's groundbreaking road safety research, incorporating a fascinating blend of…

FSU's research team evaluated high-tech countermeasures for contraflow driving. (Photo: Florida Department of Transportation) Innovative road safety research from Florida State University, incorporating a fascinating blend of…

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When a typo appears on a road sign, correcting the error isn't as easy as hitting "backspace" or opening a giant Wite container. Out. In some cases, it can take more than 50 years.FILE PHOTO: Cars approach the…

On Essen Lane (La. 3064 North) as you approach the Jefferson Freeway from the overpass, the interstate…

Despite an impending deadline that was set months ago for the removal of "I Love NY" signs along interstate highways, the state has still not reached a deal to remove them. The state could lose $ 14 million in assistance from the Federal…

One of the hot topics making its way in Alabama is the possibility of a new east-west interstate highway through central Alabama. The proposal is what people call “Interstate 14,” which would run…

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - If you drive on Minnesota freeways on a Monday, you've probably seen the bizarre sayings on the Minnesota Department of Transportation electronic signs.Everything from "Duck, Duck, Buckle Up" to "Flying Mattress,…

CAPITAL REGION - Six Republican members of Congress, including two representatives from the Capital Region, are pressuring Gov. Andrew Cuomo to explain when the state's tourism promotion boards the federal government ruled illegal will…

“I think it's hilarious,” said one motorist. AUGUSTA, Maine (WTHR) - The busy summer travel season is underway and it's safe to say visitors to Maine will find some humor…

Despite rising gasoline prices and forecasted rain, more drivers are expected this Memorial Day weekend. And one thing you might notice - memorable wording digital safety signs from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Signs could…

Despite higher gas prices and rain in the forecast, more drivers are expected this Memorial Day weekend. And one thing you might notice - digital safety signs with memorable Virginia Department of…

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) - Some graffiti artists make state property their canvas, and this could be a problem for motorists. Several signs hanging on state highways have been tagged. The one along Interstate 94 westbound off Marion…

A few weeks ago, Arizona made international news when a British newspaper randomly decided to run an article on how the Satanic Temple "adopted" a stretch of Interstate 10 near Casa Grande - a fitting choice since Casa Grande is pretty…

ALBANY - The federal government allocated $ 14 million in New York on Thursday to install more than 500 I Love NY signs that violate road rules and state law.The penalty imposed by the Federal Highway Administration is its strongest move…

NORWALK - Motorists approaching South Norwalk on the Route 7 connector will no longer have large hanging signs directing them to the Marine Aquarium.As part of the Connecticut Department of Transportation attraction signage program, as…

Drivers heading to California saw fake signs denouncing a new immigration policy on at least two freeways, welcoming them to an "official state sanctuary" that is home to "criminals" and gang members.State officials removed a sign on the…

A sign placed in Malibu, Calif., In April 2017 is similar to one seen in January. (FOX5 San Diego)NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drivers entering California are greeted with signs…

By Cindy Carcamo Los Angeles Times (TNS) SAN YSIDRO, Calif .-- So many immigrants entering the United States illegally through California have been killed by cars…

Lately, many drivers have had chuckles at the least anticipated place of the tri-state: road signs. But those slogans - "Don't drink or drive" and "Friends don't let friends drive drunk" - have started to get a bit…

AUSTIN, TX - With summer upon us and the resulting increase in traffic as people go on vacation, transportation officials are set to put up a network of signs along the Interstate 35 warning of road conditions. A series of 27 dynamic…

On Friday, Gamecocks fans secured more bragging rights over their rival in the state. It was around this…

Raleigh, North Carolina - Researchers at North Carolina State University found that allowing more restaurants, hotels, and gas stations to advertise on blue information signs near…

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AUSTIN - The Texas Transportation Commission announced Thursday that US…

Your face will be as red as Rudolph's nose if you are caught by the police while intoxicated.That's, in a nutshell, the message Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials are sending motorists this holiday season, in a series of…

The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are using the state's 130 freeway signs, along with portable road signs, to raise awareness of the growing problem of driving with impaired in Ohio.Road signs will…

Timing is everything, and the decision to remove the image of a famous Native American from all road signs in the state will create mixed feelings on the Standing Rock reservation and throughout North Dakota.You may not know it, but the…

“We do this politically correct bullshit just to be politically correct,” said Ron Martin of Fargo. "This is the really sad part."UniformityThe DOT decided last year to begin the change during the 2016…