Traffic

If you drive around Wilmington, you often find yourself waiting....and waiting....and waiting....at red lights. The city's traffic lights are notoriously long, but that will soon change. Full story...

Changes are on the way to ease congestion at Wilmington's busiest intersection. The Department of Transportation plans to add an additional left turn lane off Oleander and onto College in both directions. Full story...

Lieutenant Blanton said the traffic on Masonboro Loop Road backs up every day right around the morning rush, leaving some drivers looking to save a few minutes by taking a shortcut down Jasper Road, which is in part a private road. Full story...

The second of two public forums addressing congestion, safety and general appearance of Market Street is Thursday night. Full story...

You might want to think twice before putting the pedal to the metal on your next road trip. In a tough economy slacking off behind the wheel is more likely to cost you. Full story...

The Department of Transportation just hired a Florida contractor to upgrade the city's traffic signal system for $1.5 million. Full story...

Drivers traveling in the 4800 block of Market Street may encounter delays. The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is on site repairing a water main leak. Full story...

The intersection of Second and Market streets will be closed Tuesday night because of construction. Full story...

Market Street is one of the most congested roads in New Hanover County. Tuesday city and state officials want to get your feedback on what can be done to improve the road. Full story...

The irritation lingers Thursday among drivers who had to cross the bridge to Brunswick County. If you were in it, you know what a big mess it was. Full story...

Wilmington has more than its fair share of crosswalks, and there is one on the edge of downtown that has caught our attention. Full story...

The intersection at Oleander Drive and College Road is one of the busiest in Wilmington. Full story...

The idea is to also extend the road from Carolina Beach to neighboring Kure Beach. Full story...

Big changes are underway in downtown Wilmington. The old Wachovia building is being demolished, and new condos are going up in its place. The project is affecting parking and traffic on parts of North Front, Princess and Water Streets. Full story...

A Wilmington daycare center had a close call late Thursday afternoon after a car crashed into Young Parents and Infant Pre-school. Full story...