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 on S. Person Street in downtown Raleigh. A lane closure may cause traffic impacts and delays.

Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 14-15 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

S. Person Street: Between E. Hargett Street and E. Martin Street

One lane will remain open during work hours. No street parking will be available. Drivers should slow down, use alternate routes when possible and use caution around the work zone.

Plan ahead if traveling on Hargett Street in downtown Raleigh. A full road closure may cause traffic impacts and delays.

Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 a.m., through Friday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m.

Hargett Street: Between Person Street and S. Bloodworth Street

The road will be closed, with a detour in place to Person Street and S. Bloodworth Street. Local traffic and deliveries will be allowed. Drivers should slow down, follow posted detours and use caution around the work zone.

Plan ahead if traveling on S. Person Street between E. Morgan Street and E. Martin Street. Lane closures may cause traffic impacts and delays.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

S. Person Street: Between E. Morgan Street and E. Martin Street

One lane will remain open during work hours, and street parking will not be allowed. Construction crews will be working in the roadway. Drivers should slow down, follow posted traffic advisories, use alternate routes when possible and use caution around the work zone.

Plan ahead if traveling on St. Marys Street between Craig Street and Harvey Street. A full street closure will be in place for sewer system repairs, which may cause traffic impacts and delays.

Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Marys Street: Between Craig Street and Harvey Street

City of Raleigh Sewer Maintenance crews will be working in the area to make repairs to the sewer collection system. No interruption to surrounding water or sewer services is anticipated. Drivers should use alternate routes when possible, follow all posted signage and detours, and use caution around the work zone.

Plan ahead if traveling on N. Tarboro Street between Edenton Street and New Bern Avenue. A southbound travel lane closure is in place for an emergency water valve repair, which may cause traffic impacts and delays.

Now through approximately 3 p.m.

N. Tarboro Street: Between Edenton Street and New Bern Avenue

City crews are working in the area to make an emergency water valve repair. A detour will be in place during the work.

The northbound travel lane of N. Tarboro Street will not be affected. Drivers should use alternate routes when possible, follow all posted signage and detours, and use caution around the work zone.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down, remain alert for crews and other travelers, and allow extra time to reach their destination.

Raleigh Water Sewer Maintenance Division will be performing a sewer lateral renewal at the 100 Block of East Whitaker Mill Road.
There should be no interruptions to the surrounding areas water/sewer services.

DETOUR:
Motorists traveling West on Whitaker Mill will turn right onto Carroll Dr. left onto Hudson St. and left onto McCarthy St. then right back onto Whitaker Mill Rd. 
 

Plan ahead if traveling on Wake Forest Road. Overnight water leak repairs may cause traffic impacts and delays.

Tonight, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m., through approximately 3 a.m., Oct. 2.

Wake Forest Road: Between Lafayette Road and Clover Lane

Traffic control will be in place throughout the work zone. Drivers should slow down, follow posted signs and use caution around the work zone.