Lanes closed at Oleander and Independence for emergency water repair

WILMINGTON (WWAY) — CFPUA has closed several lanes of Oleander Drive to traffic near the intersection with Independence Boulevard while crews repair a broken water main.

The three right-most westbound lanes in the 3300 block of Oleander Drive are closed, as of 2 p.m. Monday, with all westbound traffic shifted into a single lane. In addition, the driveway into Hanover Shopping Center adjacent to the Chick-fil-A is closed to traffic.

All lanes are open at the intersection with Independence Boulevard.

The closures will remain in place for approximately 8 hours.

Lane closure at Oleander Drive and Independence Blvd., on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Photo: CFPUA