Weather permitting, during the week of January 13, from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day, Town crews will repair sections of sidewalk along South White Street between Elm Avenue and Wait Avenue.
The work will not impact traffic, but sections of sidewalk will be closed.
Signage and cones will be in place to alert and safely direct pedestrians around the work area.
For more information, email Streets Maintenance Supervisor Jacob Carpenter at jcarpenter@wakeforestnc.gov.
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Emergency personnel are on the scene of a ruptured gas line along South Brooks Street between East Owen Avenue and East Wait Avenue. The ruptured line was caused by construction workers.
South Brooks is closed between East Owen and East Wait. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and choose an alternate route.
Officials are monitoring the affected area for safety considerations. The Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and Norse Brewing, 203 S. Brooks St., have been evacuated, but no other evacuations have been ordered at this time. Residents in the area are urged to shelter in place until further notice.
Anyone in the vicinity of South Brooks Street smelling a strong natural gas odor is urged to call 9-1-1.