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TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect lane closures on North Third Street Tuesday

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect lane closures on North Third Street Tuesday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – According to the city’s website, There will be brief lane closures on sections of N. 3rd Street between Market Street and Hanover Street from 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7.

This is necessary so the city can have samples of pavement from the completed N. 3rd Street Improvement Project.

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NHC Commissioners agree to give WAVE loan

WAVE Transit representatives say they are having a hard time paying their bills.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - WAVE Transit representatives say they are having a hard time paying their bills. Monday, New Hanover County Commissioners voted in favor of loaning the company money to hopefully keep the bus service running smoothly.

WAVE representatives said they have cash flow problems, the federal and state governments reimburse WAVE for most purchases, but the transit authority says they need the money to spend in the first place.

A portion of Oleander Drive down to one lane

A portion of Oleander Drive down to one lane

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – One lane on Oleander Drive near South College Rd. will be closed on Wednesday, April 17 to Thursday, April 18. This closure will talk place from 9am to 4pm each day.

North Carolina DOT crews are working on the right hand turning lane heading northbound on Hawthorne Drive.

Add extra time if you are heading that way. 

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Cardinal Drive closure extends through the week

Cardinal Drive closure extends through the week

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – According to the city’s website, Cardinal Drive between Market Street and Eastwood Road will be closed until Thursday April, 18th.

City Crews are installing drainage pipes under the road.

This closure has been in place since April 8th. Officials had to extend the closure this week due to the rainy weather.

The website also states, residents of Long Leaf Acres and Inland Greens will have access to their property either from Market Street or Eastwood Road all week. The storm water improvements will connect with the drainage system adjacent to the Port City Community Church and help alleviate flooding in the Inland Greens neighborhood. 

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Wave Transit offering shuttle service to Azalea Festival Parade

Wave Transit offering shuttle service to Azalea Festival Parade

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wave Transit is offering a shuttle service for the 2013 Azalea Festival Parade in an effort to ease parking concerns, according to a news release.

Saturday, express shuttles will run for the duration of the parade from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  They will transport people who park at Independence Mall to the intersection of Second and Dock Streets. 

The shuttles will operate on 10-minute intervals throughout the day, with the last shuttle leaving downtown Wilmington at 1:30 p.m. Festival-goers who wish to stay downtown after that time can use their express shuttle tickets to take a Wave Transit bus for a ride back to the mall.

NCDOT to hold public meeting to discuss a temporary closure on 3rd Street

NCDOT to hold public meeting to discuss a temporary closure on 3rd Street

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Thursday, April 18 the North Carolina DOT will hold a public meeting to discuss the temporary closure of Third Street in Wilmington.

The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the city of Wilmington Council Chambers, Thalian Hall, located at 310 Chestnut St. Citizens are welcome to drop in anytime during those hours and speak individually with NCDOT officials.

According to the news release, NCDOT proposes to close Third Street for several months beginning in the fall of 2014, while crews replace an aging pipe used for overflow from Greenfield Lake.  The pipe is under Third Street and South Front Street.  In addition, the department proposes to improve pedestrian and bicycle access at this intersection. 

During the road closure, traffic will be detoured. The work is expected to be complete by spring 2015.

Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boat safety course

Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boat safety course

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - According to a new release, The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a safe Boating Course on Saturday, April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20 and September 14. 

In addition to these classes, a special class for paddle sports will be held on June 1. All classes will be held at the Progress Energy Media Center on River Road in Southport.