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Durham, NC Residents Advised of Detours Amid Waterline Replacement on Nelson Highway

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Published on January 12, 2026
Durham, NC Residents Advised of Detours Amid Waterline Replacement on Nelson HighwaySource: Facebook/City of Durham, NC Government

The City of Durham, North Carolina, has announced a detour this week due to waterline replacement work on the 2300 block of NC 54 Service Road (Nelson Highway). The project is intended to maintain and improve local water service, resulting in temporary changes to normal traffic patterns.

Beginning today, drivers on Nelson Highway will need to use alternative routes. The City of Durham has established a detour directing traffic through Crossland Drive and Celeste Circle to bypass the construction area. In a social media post, the city stated, “Crews will replace the waterline at the 2300 block of NC 54 Service Road (Nelson Highway).”

Residents and commuters looking for more information or a visual guide to the detour can access a map and updates online. The City of Durham encourages the public to visit its official website.