Western Boulevard Coverage

Downed power line closed both directions of Western Blvd. in Raleigh during Friday morning commute

Authorities said this closure was not the result of a crash. WRAL News is working to learn what caused the power line to fall down.

WRAL staff

Dump truck crash closes part of I-440 near Western Blvd. in Raleigh

Part of Interstate 440 East is closed between Hillsboro Street and Western Boulevard due to a truck striking an overpass at Ligon Street, Raleigh police said.

Dump truck crashes into overpass on I-440 in Raleigh

Part of Interstate 440 East in Raleigh was closed Friday morning after a dump truck crashed into an overpass at Ligon Street, Raleigh police said.

WRAL staff

Raleigh shares information about Western corridor design for Bus Rapid Transit plan

The city of Raleigh is seeking public input on forthcoming changes, ranging from increased service frequency and quicker bus connections to improved sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.

Raleigh shares information about Western corridor design for Bus Rapid Transit plan

The city of Raleigh is seeking public input on forthcoming changes, ranging from increased service frequency and quicker bus connections to improved sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.

Faster buses, safer crosswalks: Raleigh prepares for first Bus Rapid Transit line

Preparations are underway for North Carolina's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/ reporter

Warrants: Raleigh man fired semi-automatic rifle into occupied vehicles in Western Blvd. shooting

Warrants show Quincy Phillips, 18, was arrested and is facing multiple counts of several charges for offenses that shut down the busy road and closed numerous surrounding businesses on Dec. 19.

Two people hurt, no arrests after hours-long investigation on Western Boulevard

Two people were injured when shots were fired Tuesday near the Bojangles on Western Boulevard.

Police tape blocks 3 fast food restaurants on Western Blvd. in Raleigh

Police officers gathered in the adjacent parking lots of Bojangles and McDonald's at 3808 Western Blvd. and at the Dunkin' directly across the street.

2 injured when shots fired near Bojangles in Raleigh, suspect on the run

Two people were injured when shots were fired Tuesday near the Bojangles on Western Boulevard.

WRAL staff

Sky 5 flies over scene at Bojangles in Raleigh

There was a large police presence Tuesday at the Bojangles at 3808 Western Blvd.

3-2-1! Watch the moment the WRAL-TV tower is lit

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

Drive on I-440? Major road closures, detours begin in west Raleigh

Drivers in Raleigh should allow for extra time over the next two weekends, when Interstate 440 and ramps could have different traffic patterns.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Closures impact drivers on I-40, I-440 this weekend in the Triangle

There are three road projects drivers in the Triangle should be aware of this weekend.

Brian Shrader, WRAL anchor

Death investigation shuts down part of Western Blvd. in Raleigh

Police said they are conducting a death investigation and have closed Western Boulevard near Varsity Drive.

Man who died along Western Boulevard in Raleigh loved cars, was Heritage High grad

Friends have identified the man who died along Western Boulevard in Raleigh on Monday as Anthony Day, remembering him as having a passion for cars.

Chelsea Donovan and Willie Daniely, WRAL reporters

Western Boulevard at I-440 reopens in Raleigh

Western Boulevard at I-440 reopened Wednesday afternoon. The road had been closed since Jan. 4.

Crews work to repair water main break on Western Boulevard near I-440 in Raleigh

Western Boulevard repair work is underway and is expected to finish at 10 p.m. Friday. Traffic to Western Boulevard is expected to reopen on Jan. 11.

Western Blvd closed until Wednesday after water main break

Western Blvd. could reopen Wednesday evening after a water main break flooded the road, closing one of the busiest intersections in Raleigh.

Sky 5 flies over Western Blvd closure

Sky 5 flies over Western Blvd closure at I-440. The road will be closed until Monday morning.

Flooding from water main break has closed Western Boulevard at I-440 in Raleigh

A water main break closed Western Boulevard near I-440 on Wednesday afternoon.

Western Boulevard at I-440 reopens in Raleigh, ending week-long closure due to water main break

Western Boulevard at I-440 reopened Wednesday afternoon. The road had been closed since Jan. 4.

WRAL staff

Memorial held for NC State grad shot, killed near campus

Friends close to 22-year-old Cody McLaggan gathered on campus at NC State Saturday to honor his life.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter