North Carolina Department of Transportation officials anticipate a section of N.C. 24 near the U.S. 17 Bypass in Jacksonville to be closed for utility repairs longer than initially planned.
Officials announced Monday that travelers would need to detour around the stretch of Lejeune Boulevard while the city repairs a sewer line, with the expected reopening date to be Dec. 22.
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On Friday, NCDOT sent out an update announcing that the closure was going to be extended “due to unforeseen utility conflicts during emergency utility repairs.” The road is expected to reopen by 5 p.m. Jan. 9, weather permitting.
N.C. 24 West to U.S. 17 Bypass South is still open for travel.
The expected impact to traffic is high, according to DriveNC.gov, where real-time travel information and updates are posted.
Travelers can use one of two detours:
- N.C. 24 West to Bell Fork Road to West Huff Drive, to U.S. 17 Bypass South, exit N.C. 24 Business (Lejeune Boulevard)
- N.C. 24 West to Bell Fork Road to Hargett Street to N.C. 24 Business (Lejeune Boulevard)
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