Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, and continuing through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, Fred Smith Company, a contractor working on the South Franklin Street Widening Project, will close the portion of South Franklin Street from Rogers Road to Old Dairy Drive. The temporary road closure is necessary to allow crews to safely install a storm drain.
A signed detour will be in place directing motorists around the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and take an alternate route.
The Town of Wake Forest offers an interactive map that gives residents a user-friendly and convenient way to view local road closures and restrictions. Available at https://bit.ly/WFTrafficMap, the Traffic Alerts Map allows visitors to point and click on current road and lane closures throughout Wake Forest. Motorists are encouraged to use the information to help plan their route and move safely through work areas.
The Town of Wake Forest appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as work continues on the South Franklin Street Widening Project. The initiative remains a key investment in Wake Forest’s transportation infrastructure, and the Town is committed to keeping the community informed as progress moves forward. Town officials say substantial completion of the project is scheduled for the end of September 2025 with final completion expected in late October/early November. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/SFranklinWideningProject or email CIP Manager Steve Meyer at smeyer@wakeforestnc.gov.