REQUEST ONE. AND HAPPENING NOW IN STOKES COUNTY, THE WALNUT COVE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT SAYS ONE ROAD IS CLOSED BECAUSE OF A PAVEMENT FAILURE. RIGHT NOW, CREWS ARE WORKING TO FIX STOKES BURKE ROAD AND HIGHWAY 65 EAST TO CAMERON STREET. THE WALNUT COVE FIRE CHIEF SAYS IT HAPPENED DUE TO EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RAIN IN THE AREA TO. SO FAR, OFFICIALS HAVE NOT SAID HOW LONG THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED,
Walnut Cove roads temporarily closed following pavement failure, fire crews say
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Updated: 6:36 PM EST Jan 28, 2024
Crews with the Walnut Cove Fire Department said roads are temporarily closed due to pavement failure.On Sunday, officials said the closure is between Stokesburg Road at Hwy. 65 East to Cameron Street. They said contractors have been on the scene around 10 a.m. and roads were closed shortly after. Top StoriesDunkin' Donuts employee charged after shooting coworker, Chapel Hill police saysHigh Point police investigating after truck crashes through houseWinston-Salem Police investigate shooting on Peters Creek ParkwayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereCrews posted about the road closure on their Facebook account: The fire chief said the pavement failure was caused by the excessive rain. They said there is no timeframe at the moment as to roads will reopen, but said crews will be back in the morning to evaluate the area. Officials urge motorists to use Plant Street to access Stokesburg Road or Hwy. 311 South.This is a developing story, check back for updates.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
WALNUT COVE, N.C. — Crews with the Walnut Cove Fire Department said roads are temporarily closed due to pavement failure.
On Sunday, officials said the closure is between Stokesburg Road at Hwy. 65 East to Cameron Street. They said contractors have been on the scene around 10 a.m. and roads were closed shortly after.
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Crews posted about the road closure on their Facebook account:
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The fire chief said the pavement failure was caused by the excessive rain. They said there is no timeframe at the moment as to roads will reopen, but said crews will be back in the morning to evaluate the area.
Officials urge motorists to use Plant Street to access Stokesburg Road or Hwy. 311 South.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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