Drivers on Durham Road/NC 98 should expect detours and delays this week. Starting today until Thursday, Wake Forest Power will be trimming trees near power lines to help prevent outages during storms. Some parts of the road will have restricted or slowed traffic during the work.
Today, the road between South Wingate Street and Tyler Run Drive will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers should follow posted detour signs to avoid delays. The Town of Wake Forest shared the update on its official website.
Tomorrow and Thursday, crews will be working between Tyler Run Drive and Wake Forest Business Park. One lane will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with flaggers directing traffic. Expect delays and consider using an alternate route.
Wake Forest Power is trimming trees along 110 miles of overhead lines to help prevent power outages during storms. The goal is to keep power flowing safely by clearing branches before they cause problems. This ongoing maintenance helps reduce risks and improve service reliability. For more information, visit their website.
