NCDOT staff participate in explosive technical training in Avery

NCDOT staff participate in explosive technical training in Avery

NEWLAND – N.C. Department of Transportation staff from across the state recently met in Avery County for hands-on explosives training.

NCDOT Staff Participate in Explosive Technical Training in Avery County

Last Updated on December 15, 2025 2:15 pm NEWLAND – N.C. Department of Transportation staff from across the state recently met in Avery County for hands-on explosives training. The week-long training, typically held every autumn, teaches employees the proper handling and use of explosives for transportation engineering, whether they’re clearing rock to install a pipe or working through an emergency to clear rockslide debris. “Our mission here is…