Overnight lane closures planned on New Centre Drive, South College Road

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Road Work 8/24/26 (Photo: CFPUA)

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers should expect overnight lane closures Monday as crews perform a sewer manhole assessment in Wilmington.

According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, a lane on New Centre Drive and another on South College Road will close beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, August 24.

The eastbound right-turning lane in the 5100 block of New Centre Drive will be closed, with traffic shifted into the inner eastbound lane.

Westbound traffic and the center turning lane will not be affected.

Crews will also close a portion of the southbound right-turning lane in the 300 block of South College Road.

Drivers will still be able to turn right from New Centre Drive onto South College Road using the through-lane.

The closures are expected to remain in place overnight, with lanes scheduled to reopen by 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 25.

Drivers traveling through the area are encouraged to use caution and watch for work-zone signage.

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