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'Click it or Ticket' campaign celebrates 20 years

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:04am
'Click it or Ticket' campaign celebrates 20 years

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Monday, May 20th marks the 20th anniversary of North Carolina DOT “Click or Ticket” campaign.

According to the press release, North Carolina was the first state to launch this safety program in 1993.

The release also states, The Click it or Ticket campaign runs through Memorial Day weekend and ends on June 2nd.  During this time officers will cite driver’s state wide who do not buckle up.  

To learn more information about this campaign visit this link or visit  their website at, http://www.ncdot.gov/.

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All lanes on the Snow's Cut Bridge open for summer

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:29am
Crews finished work on the southbound lanes Thursday, a day earlier than they planned.

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – It's official! Construction work on the Snow's Cut Bridge is finished for the rest of summer.

Crews finished work on the southbound lanes Thursday, a day earlier than they planned.

DOT crews have been working on the southbound lanes of the bridge since November. Lanes will be open for the rest of the summer, but the work isn't complete.

After the summer months crews will begin to work on the northbound lanes in the fall on October 1.

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Bridge work on River Road on hold until June

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 12:10pm
Bridge work on River Road on hold until June

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - According to Amanda Glynn with North Carolina DOT, crews have postponed work on the bridge located on River Road in New Hanover County going over Lords Creek until June.

Work was scheduled for Monday, May, 13 through Friday, May, 17. D.O.T.Crews have to perform maintenance on the substructure of the bridge. 

According to Glynn, crews delayed construction to prevent traffic tie-ups during the school season. Anderson Elementary, Ashley High School, and Murray Middle school are all located around the area.

Glynn says the bridge is rescheduled to close sometime in June.

We will keep you posted on exactly when this closure will take place as soon as we get word. 

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All lanes on the Snow's Cut Bridge to open on Friday

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 11:05am
All lanes on the Snow's Cut Bridge to open on Friday

 CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) - Relief is on the way when it comes to traffic headaches on the Snow's Cut Bridge. 

According to Ben Hughes with the DOT bridge maintenance department,all lanes of the bridge will open up on Friday, May 17 for the rest of the summer. 

DOT crews have been working on the southbound lanes of the bridge since November.  

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South 2nd Street closed in Carolina Beach Monday

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 10:59am
South 2nd Street closed in Carolina Beach Monday

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – According to the Carolina Beach Police Department, South 2nd street will be closed from Spartanburg Ave. to Greenville Ave. on Monday, April 29.

This is part of the storm water project. When traveling in the work zone, be cautious and reduce your speed.

Work is expected to be completed Monday night. 

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Drivers traveling on Dow Road may see smoke Thursday

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 12:09pm
Drivers traveling on Dow Road may see smoke Thursday

CAROLINA BEACH (WECT) - According to Carolina Beach Today, blog, Carolina Beah State Park staff will conduct a controlled burn on Thursday, April 18 at the park Visitor Center and park entrance gate. This is normal and park crews do this yearly.

 This will take place from 11am to 3:30pm. Carolina Beach Police department is aware of the brun and will assist if necessary. 

Drivers traveling on Old Dow Road and Dow Road may see smoke during the burn. Crews ask drivers to use caution and be alert in the area. 

 

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Fayetteville Ave in Carolina Beach closed for the next week

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:26am
Fayetteville Ave in Carolina Beach closed for the next week

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – According to Carolina Beach Police Department,  Fayetteville Ave at Dow Road will be closed to drivers for the rest of the week. Crews are laying pipe across the road. Crews have been working on this road off and on for the past couple of weeks. This closure will not affect traffic on Dow Road. Be sure to avoid this area.

The road is expected to re-open Wednesday, April, 24.

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