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Three public workshops planned to talk about bicycle, pedestrian trails

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 8:41am
Three public workshops planned to talk about bicycle, pedestrian trails

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Three public workshops are planned for area residents to talk about the Wilmington/New Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Plan.

Each of the following workshops will feature the same information, according to Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director Mike Kozlosky:

  • April 16, 4-7 p.m. at the Wilmington City Council Chambers, located at 102 North 3rd Street
  • April 18, 4-7 p.m. at Carolina Beach Town Hall, located at 1121 North Lake Park Blvd.
  • April 19, 4-7 p.m. at Ogden Elementary School, located at 3637 Middle Sound Loop Road

Residents will have a chance to comment on the development of “greenways,” which include bicycle and pedestrian trails, water-based trails for canoeing and kayaking, and preservation corridors that will serve as open space.

Project consultants and staff members will be on-hand at each of the events to answer questions gather input.

For more information, visit www.wilmingtongreenway.com.

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Start preparing for the 23rd Annual River to Sea Bike Ride on May 5th

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Thursday, March 15th, 2012, 11:27am
Start preparing for the 23rd Annual River to Sea Bike Ride on May 5th

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation is hosting its 23rd Annual River to Sea Bike Ride, coming up Saturday, May 5 .

All riders are welcome to join. This is a 20-mile casual-paced bike ride from downtown Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach on Wilmington’s River to the Sea Bikeway.

There is no charge to participate -- all that is asked is that you take proper safety precautions and  wear a helmet throughout the ride.

Meeting time is at 8: a.m. on 12 North Front Street between Market and Princess streets.

Riders will depart promptly at 8:30 a.m. and refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. at Wrightsville Beach Park.

For riders who are unable to make it back to downtown, there will be a shuttle available.

Those interested in the shuttle need to make reservations ahead of time at (910) 256-7925.

To find out more about this event, visit www.rivertotheseabikeway.com .

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23rd Street will close for repairs Thursday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, 5:28pm
23rd Street will close for repairs Thursday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – According to the CFPUA, a portion of 23rd Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets, will be closed to all traffic starting 9 a.m. Thursday.

Crews are reportedly planning to replace a fire hydrant that was damaged in an accident recently.

The work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. the same day.

Drivers are advised to use 16th and 17th streets via Princess Place Drive.

CFPUA officials add that during the repair, water service may be interrupted. If a loss of water pressure occurs, residents in the affected area are advised to adhere to a precautionary boil water advisory until testing takes place to ensure no harmful bacteria is present.

In that case, they advise that all water be boiled for at least one minute for cooking, making ice, mixing drinks, preparing food, hand washing or for any other ways of consumption.

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Part of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge closed for inspections

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, March 12th, 2012, 7:22am
Part of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge closed for inspections

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Lane closures are expected on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge this week, according to a news release.

The N.C. Department of Transportation will close lanes of traffic in order to perform routine inspections during this time:

  • Westbound right lane closed Monday, March 12 through Thursday, March 15 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day

Drivers are advised to use an alternate route when possible and allow extra travel time.

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Cape Fear Memorial Bridge lanes closed for inspections

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, March 5th, 2012, 8:22am
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge lanes closed for inspections

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Lane closures are expected on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over a two-week period, according to a news release.

The N.C. Department of Transportation will close lanes of traffic in order to perform routine inspections during the following times:

  • Eastbound right line closed Monday, March 5 through Thursday, March 8 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day
  • Westbound right line closed Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day
  • Westbound right lane closed Monday, March 12 through Thursday, March 15 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day

Drivers are advised to use an alternate route when possible and allow extra travel time.

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Portion of 16th Street closed for repair of sewer service lines

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 11:36am
Portion of 16th Street closed for repair of sewer service lines

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The 300 block of 16th Street will be closed on Thursday, March 1 so that CFPUA crews can replace three defective sewer service lines, according to a news release.

The work is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed within six to eight hours.

Also on Thursday, a small section of the turning lane in front of Stevenson Mazda, located at 6116 Market Street, will be replaced. The right shoulder and far right turning lane will reportedly be blocked off for approximately 30 minutes over night.

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Parts of Orange, Second streets closed on Tuesday; boil water advisory to be issued

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, February 27th, 2012, 2:20pm
Parts of Orange, Second streets closed on Tuesday; boil water advisory to be issued

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – CFPUA crews will close the intersection of Orange and Second streets and customers will be urged to boil their water on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Permanent repairs to a portion of water main will be made between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to a news release from CFPUA. During that time, all traffic will be detoured around the intersection and a precautionary boil water advisory will be in effect. Customers living in the 100 through 300 blocks of South Second Street, the 100 through 300 blocks of Orange Street and the 300 block of South Third Street are included in the boil water advisory.

Periods of low or no water pressure can increase the potential for back siphonage, which introduces bacteria into the water system. CFPUA advises that when water is restored, residents should vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking, cooking, making ice, preparing food, washing hands and any other means of consumption.

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