Eureka
Eureka, NC · Traffic & Transit
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Water Main Break on 55 Disrupts Traffic & Closes Schools
A water main break on NC 55 Monday morning caused major traffic problems, school dismissals and a boil water advisory for thousands of Cary residents. The break happened on a 30-inch water main, one of the largest in the Town of Cary. The break caused part of NC 55 to close while crews worked to repair the damaged pipe. Around 50,000 people were affected by the water pressure advisory.
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Rock Quarry Road reopens after gas leak in Raleigh
A section of Rock Quarry Road has reopened after it was closed due to a gas leak. The road was closed near Barwell Road after the leak was reported shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. The Raleigh Fire Department said the gas leak was caused by damage from a nearby construction...
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Raleigh Scooter Riders Face Fines for Parking Violations
Leaving a Lime or Spin scooter propped against a sidewalk in downtown Raleigh just got more expensive. In downtown Raleigh and around NC State University, riders must park shared e-scooters and e-bikes inside designated corrals or risk warnings or vendor fines as part of a mandatory enforcement push. City Confirms...
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Triangle Gas Stations Flagged for Fuel Quality and Equipment Issues
Drivers across the Triangle area may want to take a closer look at where they fill up after state inspectors found problems at several area gas stations. According to a recent report from The News & Observer, customers submitted complaints involving 20 gas stations in the Triangle in recent months.
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Apex Neighbors Fight 450-Unit North Salem Street Project, Cite Traffic, Flooding Fears
A petition with more than 200 signatures is asking the Town of Apex to reconsider a proposed 32-acre mixed-use development along North Salem Street. Residents of the adjacent Haddon Hall community say the project, which could include up to 450 housing units, raises questions about traffic, drainage and green space. The Apex Planning Board held a public hearing on the proposal Monday before voting on whether to recommend it to the Apex Town Council.
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30-Inch Water Main Bursts on NC 55 in Cary, Forces 30 Schools to Dismiss Early
A 30-inch water main ruptured along N.C. Highway 55 in Cary early Monday, forcing a stretch of the busy commuter road to close, triggering a system-wide boil-water advisory for tens of thousands of customers, and prompting 30 area schools to send students home early. The break happened along N.C. 55...
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NC By Train Launches Rail & Ride Pass For Free Transit Connections
RALEIGH – NC By Train’s new Rail & Ride pass is making it easier for passengers traveling between Raleigh and Charlotte to connect to public transit at stops along the state’s intercity passenger rail route. Whether traveling for a game, a festival, a meeting or a weekend getaway, NC By Train and the Rail & Ride pass help passengers go further, without the stress of traffic or parking.
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Ashe Avenue Rezoning Near Pullen Park Could Bring Cafe, No New Parking
A small stretch of Ashe Avenue between Pullen Park and NC State University could soon look very different, as a rezoning request moves toward the Raleigh Planning Commission next month. The proposal covers roughly 0.3 acres at 111 and 113 Ashe Avenue and 0 Wakefield Avenue, and it would swap residential zoning for mixed-use zoning that could open the door to a small-scale retail business, such as a coffee shop or bakery.
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Water main break blocks I-440 in Raleigh near Lake Boone Trail
A water main break is blocking one lane of traffic on Monday along Interstate 440 in Raleigh along with a section of Glen Eden Drive. The right eastbound lane of I-440 East is closed past Exit 5 for Lake Boone Trail as crews work to control the situation. One lane is closed on Glen Eden Drive at I-440 due to the ongoing water main repair.
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I-440 lane back open in Raleigh after water main break
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A water main break led to the closure of one lane on Interstate 440 in Raleigh Monday morning. According to the City of Raleigh, the break and repair happened on I-440 eastbound at Glen Eden Drive. Raleigh Water first got a call about low system pressure there at 6:56 a.m., the city said. Crews responded to the scene, and at 7:45 a.m. they found the location of the break.
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NC By Train program adds free transit connections in Charlotte, Raleigh
Passengers traveling between Charlotte and Raleigh on NC By Train can now connect to local public transit at no additional cost. The state’s new Rail and Ride program provides passengers with a code when they purchase a train ticket. The code can be redeemed through participating transit systems for bus or light rail connections.