Section of Market Street closing for construction several nights this month

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A section of Market Street will close for construction on several nights this month.

Two westbound lanes between Kerr Ave and New Centre Drive in Wilmington will be shut down.

A private contractor is making utility line connections west of the Birchwood Avenue intersection.

This work will require the closure of two westbound lanes from 9:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. June 18th through June 20th, according to a press release.

One through lane will remain open to traffic.

Barricades, signs, and message boards will be in place to help traffic. Drivers should be cautious traveling in the work zone.