UPDATE: Both lanes of South Kerr at Emerson back open

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The north and southbound lanes of South Kerr Avenue and Emerson Street were washed out due to heavy rains over the weekend but have now reopened.

New Hanover County Dispatch says traffic was diverted to Greenway Avenue and Randall Parkway.

The Department of Transportation and police closed both lanes.