***UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect Old Durham Road’s closing for Tuesday, which was added to the original closure.***

A road near the Wegman’s grocery store development in Chapel Hill will be closed to through traffic on both Monday and Tuesday.

Releases from the Town of Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Department of Transportation alerted residents that Old Durham Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 14 and 15. The stretch of closed road between Scarlett Drive and Cooper Street is needed for work on a new 12-inch water line at the intersection of Scarlett and Old Durham.

According to the Department of Transportation, traffic looking to access the road will be detoured from U.S. 15-501 to Lakeview Drive, then back to Old Durham Road. Local traffic will be able to access Scarlett Drive and the service road, said the release, but will not be able to get onto Old Durham Road directly from 15-501.

Local access to the Hardee’s restaurant and the mini mart nearby will be maintained, according to NCDOT. Both the department and the town government urged drivers to allow for extra time because of the detour and to pay extra attention while traveling near the work zone.

The water line work is part of the ongoing development to transform the roads nearby the Wegman’s under construction between 15-501 and Old Durham Road. The store, which has been in the works since 2017, was originally slated for a 2020 opening, but there’s been no update on its timetable since the coronavirus pandemic began. Recently, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved traffic calming measures to the roads leading up to the store. NCDOT will soon add bicycle lanes, crosswalks and sidewalks as well. The state department estimates that work will be completed by November 2021.

To view a map of the detour caused by the Old Durham Road closure, visit the Town of Chapel Hill’s website.

Photo via Town of Chapel Hill.

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

Related Stories
‹
NCDOT Dedicates I-40, 15-501 Exchange in Durham to Honor Former Rep. David Price
The exchange of I-40 and U.S. 15-501 is now dedicated to the retired David Price, who is known for his transportation advocacy in Congress.
Chapel Hill Given 'Huge Shock' by Potential Redesign of U.S. 15-501 Exchange
Last week, the Department of Transportation sent the Town of Chapel Hill a concept design to change U.S. 15-501 exchange with Interstate 40.
Town Council: Broader Vision Needed for Downtown Before Taking Franklin Street Control
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently finished its resurfacing of Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. But will it be the last time that responsibility falls to the state? The Town of Chapel Hill installed new bicycle lanes along the road, a long-time project that required significant collaboration with the state department. As the […]
Resurfacing of W. Franklin Street, E. Main Street in Chapel Hill and Carrboro Begins
After several weeks of preparation, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is expected to begin its extensive repaving work along one of the most well-traveled roads in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The state department repaves and restripes stretches of Franklin Street every ten years, with the western portion of the Chapel Hill road and its […]
Culbreth Road Repaving, Addition of New Bike Lanes Underway in Chapel Hill
Motorists throughout August will notice repaving work being completed on Culbreth Road in Chapel Hill. A release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation on Friday said a resurfacing project on the road is now underway. Contracted crews began to mill and resurface parts of the street, with improvement of pavement markings also to be […]
Town of Chapel Hill: Old Durham Road Closed for Water Line Repair
A stretch of a well-traveled road in Chapel Hill is closed for the next week to complete water line repairs, according to Chapel Hill’s local government. Part of Old Durham Road, running from Scarlett Road to the new roundabout near the Wegmans supermarket, closed on Monday and is expected to remain closed to traffic until […]
Wegmans Sets Date for Chapel Hill Location's Grand Opening
After years of planning and construction, the Wegmans in Chapel Hill is weeks away from opening its doors to the public. The popular, New York-based grocery store chain will hold its grand opening for the location off Fordham Boulevard on Wednesday, February 24 at 9 a.m. Since the Town of Chapel Hill unanimously approved the […]
Chapel Hill Holding Community Meeting on Wegmans, Traffic Calming Measures
The Town of Chapel Hill is inviting community members to attend an information and input session on traffic calming measures planned around the incoming Wegmans grocery store. The meeting is set for Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. and will be held in Room A of the Chapel Hill Public Library. The public will learn […]
Halloween Night Safety Tips for Orange County Residents
Halloween night is expected to be busy in Orange County. Many local agencies and town government departments encourage county residents and visitors to stay safe when out and about. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has tips to keep both trick-or-treaters and bicyclists safe from drivers. For pedestrians, the DOT suggests enhancing your visibility by […]
NCDOT: I-40 Widening Project to Shut Down Highway Connector
The long-term I-40 widening project in Orange County will shut down an on-ramp for approximately three months.
›