Road closed Coverage

I-40 West in Raleigh to close overnight Thursday for widening project

Weather permitting, I-40 West will close Thursday at 10 p.m. and reopen Friday at 5 a.m. Eastbound I-40 will have the median lane closed overnight Thursday into Friday morning as well.

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One person killed in crash on Avent Ferry Road in Wake County

One person was killed in a crash on Avent Ferry Road in Wake County.

Bus route delays expected Johnston County due to bridge construction

It could take some bus riders up to 40 minutes longer to get to school. That's because of a closure near Buffalo Creek Bridge.

Parents, bus routes to be impacted by Johnston County bridge closure

It could take some bus riders up to 40 minutes longer to get to school in Johnston County.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

US 401 closed at Ten-Ten Road

U.S. Highway 401 will be closed to all traffic between Ten-Ten Road and Donny Brook Road/Wake Tech Way near Wake Technical Community College.

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Raleigh police identify 4 killed in wrong-way crash on I-440 West

A fatal two-car crash occurred on I-440 westbound near Capital Boulevard in Raleigh early Saturday morning. The Raleigh Police Department responded to the scene at 2:21 am and confirmed no one survived the accident.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

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.

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Months-long bridge closure impacts 11 Johnston County schools

A contractor for the state highway department will replace the bridge, built in the 1970s, near Prestwood Lane with a wider, two-lane span.

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NC 12 closed on Ocracoke Island due to coastal storm, high surf

As many families prepare to head to the beach for Easter weekend, portions of N.C. Highway 12 on the north side of Ocracoke Island are closed until Saturday.

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NC 12 reopens along Ocracoke Island in Outer Banks

North Carolina Highway 12 in Ocracoke Island reopened Friday after it was closed almost a week due to ocean overwash.

Durham woman charged with DWI after crashing into power pole on Leon Street

Shortly after 3 a.m., officers responded to a crash in the 800 block of Leon Street. Officers said a blue Dodge Journey crashed into a power pole. The driver, Chanelle Hester, 38, of Durham, has been charged with driving while impaired.

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Major intersection on NC-42 reopens after being closed several hours for railroad repairs

A major intersection in Clayton reopened Tuesday afternoon after being closed for a few hours.

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Railroad tracks to close at NC 42 intersection in Clayton Tuesday morning

Starting at 11:30 a.m., Norfolk Southern is closing the railroad tracks at U.S. Highway 70 Business and N.C. 42 East in Clayton. The entire intersection will be closed for eight hours.

Part of Glenwood Ave. to close Monday for sewer main repair

Raleigh Water will close the right lane of the 1800 block of Glenwood Avenue between Alexander Road and White Oak Road Monday at 9 a.m. for a sewer main repair.

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Part of Hillsborough Street to close for 2 weeks to relocate water line

Part of Hillsborough Street will be closed for the next two weeks as part of an ongoing project.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Hillsborough Street closed for 2 weeks as crews work to relocate water line

Part of Hillsborough Street will be closed for the next two weeks as part of an ongoing project.

2 dead, 1 injured in crash on US-70 West at Auburn Knightdale Road near Garner

Two people were killed in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 70 Business near Garner.

Two killed in head-on crash on US-70 West near Garner

A deadly crash on U.S. Highway 70 Business near Garner has closed down all westbound lanes near Auburn Knightdale Road.

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Two railroad crossings in Fayetteville to close for up to 5 days

Cumberland Street and Moore Street will be impacted for three to five days.

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I-40 ramp in Garner to close nightly until Wednesday

Weather permitting, lane closures will be in place on the ramp from U.S. 70 West to Interstate 40 West from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday.

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Major Raleigh intersection to close for water, sewer construction until February

There will be partial closures at the intersection of Halifax Street, Peace Street, N. Wilmington Street and N. Salisbury Street. Crews will be completing a water and sewer line installation for the Seaboard project starting Tuesday at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Feb. 7.

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I-540 project to close part of I-40 starting Wednesday for bridge work

Weather permitting, I-40 East will close at U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 309) at 10 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday and reopen at 5 a.m. the following mornings.

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New Bern Avenue reopens after hours-long gas leak repair

A gas leak closed a busy stretch of New Bern Avenue on Monday. Authorities opened up one of the westbound lanes around 6:30 p.m. Monday evening.

Chelsea Donovan and Willie Daniely, WRAL reporters

Salisbury Street & Six Forks Road in Raleigh to close Tuesday for sewer repairs

Two major roads in Raleigh will be closed Tuesday for sewer repairs.

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Morganton Road closed in Fayetteville after water main break causes road to freeze over

Inbound traffic on Morganton Road at Cliffdale Road is closed, the Fayetteville Police Department said Monday morning on Facebook.

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