Pearl Road is closed at Rock Quarry Road to Dec. 17 and S. Wilmington Street at E. Lenoir closes weekdays to Nov. 13. Leslieshire Drive shuts Nov. 9.

Last checked Nov. 5, 2026. Refreshed every week. State work zones below come from DriveNC.gov, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s traveler information site, for Wake County. City projects come from the City of Raleigh’s own closures and detours page and project pages. Times are Eastern.

Raleigh’s interstates and numbered highways, including I-40, I-440, I-540, U.S. 1, U.S. 64, U.S. 70, U.S. 401 and Wade Avenue, belong to the state and are run by NCDOT’s Division 5, based in Durham. City streets belong to the City of Raleigh Transportation Department. For live conditions on any state road, check DriveNC.gov or dial 511 before you leave.

Who to call

  • State roads and interstates: NCDOT Division 5, 2612 N. Duke St., Durham, 919-220-4600
  • Live conditions: DriveNC.gov or dial 511
  • City streets: City of Raleigh Transportation, 919-996-3030; report a pothole or broken streetlight on the city’s street problems page
  • City resurfacing: streetresurfacing@raleighnc.gov
  • Complete 540 (toll road construction): complete540@ncdot.gov or 1-800-554-7849
  • Emergencies and crashes: 911

Pearl Road closed at Rock Quarry Road, Oct. 19 to Dec. 17

The City of Raleigh closed Pearl Road at Rock Quarry Road starting Monday, Oct. 19, and plans to keep it closed through Thursday, Dec. 17. Drivers cannot travel through the intersection while the contractor realigns it for the Barwell Road Improvement Project.

  • Detour: posted signs send traffic to the other Pearl Road and Rock Quarry Road intersection near Granite Quarry Drive. Flaggers and law enforcement officers are on site during weekday peak hours, the city said.
  • Why: Barwell Road is being rebuilt from Rock Quarry Road to Berkeley Lake Road with turn lanes, sidewalks, a multi-use path and transit stops. The project budget is $10.8 million.
  • Questions: project manager Jaykumar Shah, jaykumar.shah@raleighnc.gov.

S. Wilmington Street and E. Lenoir Street downtown, to Nov. 13

The City of Raleigh closed the intersection of S. Wilmington Street and E. Lenoir Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 13. On the same hours, S. Wilmington Street between E. South Street and E. Cabarrus Street is down to one open lane, and there is no street parking during work hours.

  • Why: the State Street Water and Sewer Improvements Phase Three project, run by Raleigh Water.
  • Detour: follow the posted detour signs. The city does not list the route.

Two other closures for the same project end Friday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m.:

  • E. Lenoir Street between S. Wilmington Street and S. Blount Street, closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Local traffic and parking lot access stay open. See the city’s E. Lenoir Street closure notice.
  • The intersection of S. Blount Street and E. Lenoir Street, closed on the same hours. See the city’s intersection closure notice.

Closed now on state-listed roads in Raleigh

From DriveNC on Thursday, Nov. 5:

Road Where What Until
Buffaloe Road eastbound Old Crews Road to Lucas Road Closed for road work 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
St. Albans Drive Tarheel Drive to New Hope Church Road, both directions Closed for construction Oct. 19, 2027
Blue Ridge Road Pylon Drive to the Hillsborough Street bridge, both directions Closed for construction March 31, 2027
Blue Ridge Road N.C. 54 to Beryl Road, both directions Closed for construction March 31, 2027
U.S. 401 northbound Neuse River to Mitchell Mill Road Left lane closed near Ligon Mill Road Dec. 31, 2026
New Hope Church Road Craftsman Drive to St. Albans Drive, both directions Shoulders closed for construction Nov. 21, 2028

For St. Albans Drive, NCDOT’s posted detour uses Atlantic Avenue, Wolfpack Drive and Bush Street between New Hope Church Road and St. Albans Drive. NCDOT gives no detour for Buffaloe Road or Blue Ridge Road; check DriveNC before you go.

Starting soon

  • Leslieshire Drive, from Monday, Nov. 9: DriveNC lists Leslieshire Drive closed in both directions between Kirkstall Court and Durant Road from 8 a.m. Nov. 9 to March 9, 2027, for construction. NCDOT has not posted a detour.
  • I-87 near Exit 7 (I-540 West), overnight through Friday, Nov. 6: the N.C. Turnpike Authority is closing one lane of I-87 in each direction from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for Complete 540 construction, toward Knightdale, about nine miles east. The work depends on the weather.

City projects

  • Lake Boone Trail from the I-440 ramps to Ridge Road: the safety project cut the four-lane road to one lane each way with a center turn lane and bike lanes. The contractor plans to return for about a day or less to repair a section of pavement; the city has not set the date and may do the work at night. Watch for flaggers.
  • 2026 street resurfacing: 13.38 miles on 54 street sections, including Lassiter Mill, Wakefield Plantation, Kirkwood, Canterbury, Wells and Pinehurst. “No parking” signs go up before work starts. The city’s annual resurfacing page lists every street but does not say which are done.

Finished

  • S. Bloodworth Street paving between New Bern Avenue and E. South Street ended Oct. 23, and the Hargett Street closure between Person Street and S. Bloodworth Street ended Oct. 9, according to the city’s closures page.
  • Atlantic Avenue between New Hope Church Road and Highwoods Boulevard: the city celebrated the project’s completion Wednesday, Oct. 7.

What this means for you

  • Live off Rock Quarry Road? Follow the Pearl Road detour near Granite Quarry Drive until Dec. 17.
  • Driving downtown on weekdays? Avoid S. Wilmington Street at E. Lenoir Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday, Nov. 13. E. Lenoir Street and the Blount Street intersection reopen after 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
  • Live near Durant Road? Leslieshire Drive closes Monday, Nov. 9, until March.
  • Heading east on Buffaloe Road? It is closed between Old Crews Road and Lucas Road until Friday, Nov. 13.
  • Seeing “no parking” signs on your street? Resurfacing crews are coming; move your car.

Getting around Raleigh more generally: see our getting around guide. Weekend events and their traffic are in things to do.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check road closures in Raleigh?

Check DriveNC.gov, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s traveler information site, or dial 511. It lists closures, lane closures and work zones on state roads in Wake County.

Is S. Wilmington Street closed downtown?

Yes. The City of Raleigh closed the intersection of S. Wilmington Street and E. Lenoir Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 13, for the State Street Water and Sewer Improvements Phase Three project. One lane of S. Wilmington Street stays open between E. South Street and E. Cabarrus Street, and there is no street parking during work hours.

When does Leslieshire Drive close?

DriveNC lists Leslieshire Drive closed in both directions between Kirkstall Court and Durant Road from 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to March 9, 2027, for construction.

Is St. Albans Drive closed in Raleigh?

Yes. DriveNC lists St. Albans Drive closed in both directions between Tarheel Drive and New Hope Church Road for construction until Oct. 19, 2027.

How long is Pearl Road closed at Rock Quarry Road?

The City of Raleigh closed Pearl Road at Rock Quarry Road from Monday, Oct. 19, through Thursday, Dec. 17, to realign the intersection for the Barwell Road Improvement Project. A detour uses the other Pearl Road and Rock Quarry Road intersection near Granite Quarry Drive.

Who do I call about a road in Raleigh?

Interstates and numbered highways belong to NCDOT Division 5, 919-220-4600. City streets, potholes and resurfacing go to the City of Raleigh Transportation Department, 919-996-3030.