Last Updated (Sunday, 07 February 2010 08:16)
Primary roads are mostly clear with patches of snow and black ice, secondary roads are still icy. Please do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary to do so. If you do travel please use extreme caution.
For a recorded message that may include more detail, please call 265-7630.
For Current information, detours, and weather please dial the NCDOT Toll-Free Travel Information Line by dialing "511" and follow the instructions.
We have received notification that US Highway 321 North (Construction Zone in Caldwell County) beginning Monday, June 1st will be closing every Monday night from 8:00 PM until 5:00 AM on Tuesday mornings. The same detour route that is being used on Tuesday/Thursday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM will need to be used. If you have any questions please contact Frank Gioscio of the Department of Transportation at 828-265-5088.
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office is now making urgent announcements on Twitter. Sign up to follow at www.twitter.com/wataugasheriff
Twitter will allow you to have messages sent to your text message capable cell phone, so you don't have to wait to get online to see the announcements. The Sheriff's Office will be releasing information regarding urgent announcements, special weather statements, and event announcements.
The State of North Carolina has set up a toll free phone number for individuals to call if they are seeking information on the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu). The phone number to call is 800-662-7030. TTY 877-452-2514.
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