Closures and Detours

Crews are actively working on the Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project. There may be temporary lane closures and traffic shifts during this work. For your safety and that of the construction crews, please slow down and follow the flagger's instructions while driving through the construction zone. 

Please note: there is a road closure starting June 23, 2026, on New Hope Church Road associated with the NCDOT project at the New Hope Church Road railroad crossing.

Plan ahead if traveling through downtown Raleigh. City of Raleigh crews will complete work as part of a Capital Improvement Project, resulting in road closures, detours and possible delays.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 9 p.m. to Friday, Aug. 7, 6 a.m.

• McDowell Street will be closed between Davie Street and W. Hargett Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to S. Harrington Street.
• Wilmington Street will be closed between E. Jones Street and E. Morgan Street. Traffic will be detoured to Fayetteville Street.

Construction crews will be working in the roadway during each closure. Drivers should expect possible delays, slow down, follow posted detours and use caution when traveling through work zones.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews complete this important infrastructure work.