Installation of overhead power lines to cause temporary closures along Capital Boulevard/US 1 morning of November 10

WAKE FOREST, NC - The Wake Forest Police Department will temporarily close all lanes along a portion of Capital Boulevard/US 1 between Stadium Drive/Jenkins Road and Harris Road/Purnell Road two times for less than 10 minutes each on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Scheduled between 9 and 9:30 a.m., the temporary closures are necessary to allow Wake Forest Power crews to install overhead power lines across the highway. 

At approximately 9 a.m., Wake Forest Police will stop northbound and southbound traffic along Capital Boulevard/US 1 while crews install one set of power lines. Officers will then open the roadway to relieve traffic congestion before closing the roadway once more to allow crews to install a second set of power lines. 

The Tuesday morning lane closures will cause significant delays, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

PLEASE NOTE: Tuesday’s effort will involve energized power lines. According to Wake Forest Power officials, all work involving energized power lines is scheduled during the day to ensure the safety of line workers. 

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.