Police News

Wake Forest preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias

Town officials are monitoring the threat posed by Tropical Storm Isaias which could bring up to four inches of rain to Wake County and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. All residents are encouraged to monitor weather forecasts and be prepared for changing weather conditions.

08/03/2020

Traffic Alert – South Franklin Street

Cade General Contractors will close the portion of South Franklin Street from Yellow Poplar Avenue to East Holding Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. The temporary road closure is necessary to allow crews to transport, stage and install Ting’s new prefabricated office building along...Read more

07/31/2020

Traffic Alert – NC 98

Drivers should expect delays along NC 98 between Jones Dairy Road and NC 96 over the next several evenings. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has scheduled a series of intermittent lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. so crews can perform repaving operations along both lanes. Weather...Read more

07/30/2020

Blasting operations today near Marshall Farm Street

Morning and afternoon blasting operations will occur today (Thursday, July 30) in the vicinity of Marshall Farm Street near the Sanford Creek Greenway. The work is related to the development of the Regency at Heritage.

The blasting operations are expected to produce...Read more

07/30/2020

Traffic Alert – Triumph Lane

Wynn Site Development will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Triumph Lane from Rally Point Place to South Brooks Street Wednesday-Thursday, July 22-23, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The temporary lane closure is necessary so crews can install the final asphalt...Read more

07/21/2020

Traffic Alert – Heritage Lake Road

On Wednesday, July 1, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Utility Service Contractors, a private contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Heritage Lake Road from Front Gate Lane to Smith Creek Soccer Center, 690 Heritage...Read more

06/30/2020

UPDATE: Accident shuts down northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1

UPDATE - All lanes along northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 in the vicinity of Caveness Farms Avenue have reopened following a two-vehicle accident.

A two-vehicle accident has closed all lanes of Northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 in the vicinity of Caveness Farms Avenue. Emergency...Read more

06/30/2020

Wake Forest to offer virtual Fireworks Spectacular July 3

Due to Governor Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 related executive orders, the Town of Wake Forest is replacing its traditional July 3 Fireworks Spectacular with an alternative virtual celebration. At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Friday July 3, the Town will share on its Facebook page an Independence Day...Read more

06/26/2020

NCDOT schedules overnight road resurfacing along South Main Street/North Main Street/US 1A

Work on a South Main Street/North Main Street/US 1A resurfacing project will require a series of overnight lane closures over the next few weeks beginning Monday, June 29.

Fred Smith Co., a private contractor working on behalf of NCDOT, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way...Read more

06/26/2020

Face coverings mandatory in public effective today at 5 p.m.

On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 147 extending Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan until July 17 and requiring face masks be worn in public. Beginning today (Friday, June 26) at 5 p.m...Read more

06/26/2020