Wilmington, NC Traffic and Road Conditions
Wilmington Traffic Map
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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.
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Wilmington Traffic Alerts
76 | Lane Closed on US-76 In Wrightsville Beach Closing outside east bound lane of bridge on US 76 Causeway DR over Banks Channel for bridge preservation. Start: November 15, 2021, 2:00 pm / End:November 16, 2022, 5:00 am / Updated: October 29, 2021, 3:37 pm |
74 | Lane Closed on US-74 Near Wilmington The right lane will be closed daily (9 AM to 4 PM) on the bridge which crosses Cape Fear River for bridge inspection. The bridge is near USS North Carolina Rd. Motorists are advised to slow down and follow onsite traffic controls. Start: February 7, 2022, 2:00 pm / End:February 11, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: January 27, 2022, 3:17 pm |
421 | Lane Closed on US-421 Near Wilmington The right lane will be closed daily (9 AM to 4 PM) on the bridge which crosses Cape Fear River for bridge inspection. The bridge is near USS North Carolina Rd. Motorists are advised to slow down and follow onsite traffic controls. Start: February 7, 2022, 2:00 pm / End:February 11, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: January 27, 2022, 3:17 pm |
421 | Lane Closed on US-421 Near Carolina Beach The right lane will be closed daily (9 AM to 4 PM) on the bridge which crosses Snow's Cut (Cape Fear River) for bridge inspection. The bridge is near Spencer-Farlow Dr. Motorists are advised to slow down and follow onsite traffic controls. Start: February 7, 2022, 2:00 pm / End:February 11, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: January 27, 2022, 3:17 pm |
17 | Lanes Closed on US-17 In Wilmington The newly constructed ramp that connects Military Cutoff Road at Gordon Road and Military Cutoff Road at Market Street will tentatively be opening on December 19th, this date has been revised from December 11th. The temporary traffic signals at these locations will also be activated for the new ramp. Two lanes in each direction on Military Cutoff will be closed to traffic from US 17 (Market Street) to SR 2048 (Gordon Road), traffic will now utilize the new ramp which has two lanes in each direction. This work is required in conjunction with the Military Cutoff Extension project for the NCDOT contractor to start building the grade separated intersection at Military Cutoff and Market Street. DETOUR: Traffic should use the newly constructed ramp that connects Military Cutoff Road at Gordon and Military Cutoff Road at Market. Start: December 20, 2019, 1:00 am / End:April 30, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: December 17, 2019, 2:57 pm |
17 | Lane Closed on US-17 In Wilmington Bridge joint repair Start: January 31, 2022, 2:00 pm / End:February 4, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: January 25, 2022, 7:55 pm |
17 | Congestion on US-17 In Wilmington The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be constructing storm drain, extending a median, installing a cross walk and paving at the intersection of US 17 Business (3rd Street) and Dock Street for approximately 500' north, towards Market Street. Drivers should expect to see daily lane closures in either direction from now until project completion in September of 2022. Intermittent night time lane closures will also be needed to complete this project. Parking along US 17 Business (3rd Street) in either direction may not be available for approximately one to two blocks due to lane closures (day and/or night). Pedestrians can expect to see sidewalk detours throughout the life of the project and should pay attention to all construction signage. The North Carolina Department of Transportation reminds motorists to slow down and be alert when driving through work zones. Start: January 31, 2022, 1:00 pm / End:September 13, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: January 26, 2022, 1:56 pm |
9999 | Road Closed with Detour on SR-9999 In Wilmington Intersection closure due to construction. DETOUR: The intersection of Brookbend Dr. and Mass Ave. will be closed. Whittle Ct. can be accessed via a temporary connector road to Brookbend Dr. by way of Putnam Dr. to Culloden Ct. to Brookbend Dr. Start: June 4, 2020, 12:00 pm / End:July 27, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: June 3, 2020, 9:24 pm |
9999 | Local Traffic Only on SR-9999 Near Ogden Traffic Pattern change due to construction. DETOUR: For Whittle Court traffic only, residents will use the newly constructed road (Military Cutoff) and Putnam Drive. This will be for local traffic only that live on Whittle Court. No other portions of the newly constructed road will be open to traffic. Start: January 28, 2022, 12:00 pm / End:January 27, 2023, 12:00 pm / Updated: January 25, 2022, 1:39 pm |
9999 | Lane Closed on SR-9999 In Ogden Bridge Construction. DETOUR: Ogden Park Drive will have intermittent lane closers for various construction operations between the basketball court and the ball field beginning January 31, 2022. The lane closures are expected to continue through the remainder of 2022. Detour via US 17 (Market Street) to SR2048 (Gordon Road). Start: January 31, 2022, 2:00 pm / End:December 30, 2022, 11:00 pm / Updated: January 31, 2022, 2:33 pm |
2812 | Road Closed with Detour on SR-2812 In Wilmington Road closed because Smith Creek Bridge was damaged due to vehicle accident, permanently closed at this time until further notice. DETOUR: NC133 to US74 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy to Mcrae Street Start: May 21, 2021, 7:00 am / End:October 2, 2023, 4:01 am / Updated: August 24, 2021, 8:17 pm |
140 | Lane Closed on I-140 In Wilmington Bridge joint repair Start: January 31, 2022, 2:00 pm / End:February 4, 2022, 9:00 pm / Updated: January 25, 2022, 7:55 pm |
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