On Friday, Aug. 29, and Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, Fred Smith Company, a contractor working on the South Franklin Street Widening Project, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of South Franklin Street from Rogers Road to Old Dairy Drive. The temporary lane closures are necessary to allow crews to complete the installation of a storm drain.
Signage and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists through the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible 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.