Some roads remain closed, several reopen in southeastern NC after Idalia

Some roads remain closed, several reopen in southeastern NC after Idalia

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Some roads remain closed, several reopen in southeastern NC after Idalia

July 28, 2024

Some roads remain closed, several reopen in southeastern NC after Idalia

July 28, 2024

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Several roads flooded and/or closed during Tropical Storm Idalia.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation reports on its DriveNC webpage that the following roadways are impassable at this time:

  • A portion of U.S. 701 BUS (S. Madison St.) near Lee Street in Whiteville
  • A portion of N.C. 905 (Seven Creeks Hwy) near Gores Chapel Road in Pireway
  • Pireway Bridge is passable but drivers are advised to travel slowly and monitor conditions due to rising storm water from Idalia in the area.

You can monitor the storm through WECT’s First Alerts here.

Authorities urge community to keep safe as Idalia approaches
Storm-related traffic changes, closures and cancellations in southeastern North Carolina
Tornado warnings issued for parts of Brunswick, Horry and New Hanover Counties

Several roads flooded and/or closed during Tropical Storm Idalia.

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