Raleigh, NC Traffic and Road Conditions
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Raleigh Traffic Map
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How to use the Raleigh Traffic Map
Traffic flow lines: Red lines = Heavy traffic flow, Yellow/Orange lines = Medium flow and Green = normal traffic or no traffic*. Black lines or No traffic flow lines could indicate a closed road, but in most cases it means that either there is not enough vehicle flow to register or traffic isn't monitored. Also, If you do not see traffic flow, you can zoom in closer to reveal localized data. If you are unable to pan the map, press here (to focus off of the map) and try again.
* In known extreme weather events or accidents, the map provider may still show green lines, even if lanes or the entire road is closed.
Traffic Alert

Click any alert icons on the map to see info.

Tips
- Click or touch the map to move in different directions.
- If you do not see any markers on the map, try zooming in one or two levels using "+" on the top left side. However, they are not always available.
- Click an incident icon on the map to get more information.
FAQs
Q) How often is the map updated?
A) The traffic flow is updated at loadtime and upon movement outside the initial map view, or upon refresh of the page. Any incident markers are checked for updates approximately every 5-10 minutes, but you need to reload the page to load any new updates; the data provided may still be the same status/view as before. Information shown is as only reliable as how it is reported to us.
Q) The roads are backed up or closed, but the map does not show the reason why, what's the deal?A) Municipal traffic monitors or GPS trackers may not be available, could be offline, or reports and alerts are not syndicated to media outside of the area to use on the map. This is especially true for rural areas. You are encouraged to leave a road conditions report to help others.
Q) I see traffic alerts in the box below for the state, but they aren't related to the area I'm in? A) We attempt to display alerts as specific to the area as possible, however in some cases the data we receive will only allow us to provide it by county or even statewide.
Q) Are you an official source of traffic information? A) We are not an official source of traffic or real-time data. We have contracts and licenses to display certain up-to-date information that comes direct from some DOTs in various states, and the traffic flow on the maps is provided by Google or MapQuest. However, the data shown here should only be used for light informational and reference purposes and not to make critical decisions. Your safest option on the web is to use your state-run traffic website, or to call the DOT traffic line for your state, local authorities, or the state's 511 number if available.
Raleigh Traffic Alerts
9999 | Road Closed with Detour on SR-9999 In Durham The Department will be closing Pettigrew Street over Alston Avenue while a new bridge is being constructed. Local traffic will have access for the duration of the closure. Road opening is currently delayed due to adjacent railroad construction. DETOUR: Briggs Avenue to NC 147 to Exit 12/Fayetteville Street to Pettigrew Street Start: December 9, 2017, 3:00 am / End:August 26, 2022, 4:00 am / Updated: April 20, 2021, 5:05 pm |
1800 | Road Closed with Detour on SR-1800 Near Durham Hereford Rd (SR-1800) over a finger of Falls Lake in Durham Co. has been closed until the existing pipe structure under the road can be replaced. Sink holes around the existing metal pipe have impacted this section of Hereford Rd making it unsafe for traffic to cross. DETOUR: Detour: From West side of the road closure at the junction of on Hereford Rd. (SR-1800) and Redwood Rd. (SR-1637) take Redwood Rd. south for +/-0.60 miles to the junction of Creech Rd. (SR-1802). Take a left for +/-1.0 miles to the junction of Cheek Rd. (SR-1800) tale a left for +/- 1.5 miles back to the junction of Hereford Rd. (SR-1800). The full closed section of Hereford Rd. is +/- 0.65 miles. +/- 0.25 miles to the west back to Redwood Rd. +/- 0.4 miles to the east back to Cheek Rd. Start: June 15, 2020, 3:17 pm / End:June 15, 2022, 4:17 pm / Updated: June 16, 2020, 3:50 pm |
98 | Permanent Road Closure on NC-98 In Durham Herbert St was closed at the intersection of Holloway St/NC 98 on July 19, 2021. DETOUR: Upon closure, drivers will need to use Hardee and Liberty streets to access Herbert Street south of Holloway Street. The northern portion of Herbert Street will remain open and provide access to the relocated driveway for the motel at the intersection. Start: July 19, 2021, 7:00 pm / End:July 19, 2022, 7:00 pm / Updated: September 23, 2021, 4:36 am |
85 | Lane Closed on I-85 North of Durham The right lane on the bridge which crosses Falls Lake will be closed for bridge inspection. The bridge is near Exit 183, Redwood Rd. Motorists are advised to slow down and follow direction of onsite traffic controls. Start: February 2, 2022, 12:30 pm / End:February 2, 2022, 9:30 pm / Updated: January 18, 2022, 12:49 pm |
source: North Carolina DOT
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