Traffic News

1. Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to undergo summertime repairs

   The Department of Transportation is planning to close lanes on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge throughout the summer to complete emergency repairs on what are being called serious problems.

2. State lawmaker calls for gas tax holiday

   Presidential candidates have debated temporarily suspending the federal gas tax. Now, state lawmakers are looking at a gas tax holiday this summer.

3. Bus ridership grows along with gas prices

   Gas prices shot to a new record over $3.73 a gallon Tuesday, and their advance shows little sign of slowing with Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer driving season, just 10 days away.

4. Bridge work to close Rivermont Road in Durham

   Rivermont Road between Cole Mill and Valley Springs roads in Durham will be closed starting May 15, weather permitting, for bridge replacement.

5. 540 tolls not 'your grandfather's toll road'

   State transportation planners got their first look at how a new no-stop toll system could work when the next extension of N.C. Highway 540 opens.