Traffic shift planned on Wrightsville Avenue near orthopedic hospital starting Monday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers traveling along Wrightsville Avenue near Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital should prepare for temporary traffic changes beginning Monday, Nov. 16.

According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), a contractor will begin replacing a water meter vault in the 5300 block of Wrightsville Avenue at 9 a.m.

A portion of the westbound lane adjacent to the hospital will be closed, with westbound traffic shifted into the center lane while crews complete the work.

The traffic shift is scheduled during the following times:

• Monday, Nov. 16: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 17: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Eastbound traffic will not be affected.

CFPUA says the northern sidewalk in the work area will also be closed from Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20, to allow crews to complete the project.

All driveways serving Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital will remain open throughout construction.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the work zone.