Overturned tractor trailer causing delays in Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Schools are warning parents of a traffic delay Wednesday morning.

According to a post on the Pender County Schools Facebook page, an overturned tractor trailer on Highway 53 near Burgaw is causing delays.

Around 7 this morning, the post said there is a massive backup on Hwy 53 that will not clear anytime soon.

Photo: Pender County Schools/ Facebook

“Please seek alternate routes if you normally take students into Burgaw via Hwy 53. Also, be aware that some bus service might be delayed because of the congestion.”