The Highway Patrol completed its Operation "Road Watch" campaign after a two-day intensive enforcement effort on I-85 in Cleveland and surrounding counties. 

During the two-day event, which began on Tuesday, May 14, and ended on Wednesday, May 15, Troopers concentrated on commercial motor vehicle violations as well as focused their attention on motorists who were driving aggressively around big trucks, speeding, tailgating, and driving aggressively.

Established in 2007, Operation "Road Watch" was designed to improve commercial motor vehicle safety as well as the efficiency of commercial vehicle operations.

SALISBURY - It's the coldest week of the winter, so far, and there's a chance of a wintry mix in the area later in the week.  So is your car ready to handle cold weather?

In a past issue the magazine Popular Mechanics ran a story dedicated to debunking common myths about cars and cold weather.  From that article, here's a look at five of these myths:

1) "Will carrying sandbags in your trunk really improve traction?"

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will have specific lanes closed Monday, December 10 through Friday, December 14 to perform patch work on the bridges at the intersection of 2nd Avenue, SW at 14th Street, SW.

During the work on December 10 through the 12, one lane on 2nd Avenue, SW will be closed.

On Thursday, December 13 and Friday, December 14, the road at 14th Street, SW will be closed. 

If you have any questions, please contact NCDOT Phillip Parker, Division 12, pmparker@ncdot.gov or 828-466-5525.