Pearl Road is closed at Rock Quarry Road to Dec. 17 and E. Lenoir Street closes downtown on weekdays to Nov. 6. Buffaloe Road eastbound is shut to Nov. 13.
Last checked Oct. 26, 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 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
- 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.
- 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 city expects the project finished in fall 2027.
- Questions: project manager Jaykumar Shah, jaykumar.shah@raleighnc.gov.
E. Lenoir Street and S. Blount Street downtown, to Nov. 6
The City of Raleigh closed E. Lenoir Street between S. Wilmington Street and S. Blount Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Nov. 6. From Monday, Oct. 26, the intersection of S. Blount Street and E. Lenoir Street is also closed on the same hours through Nov. 6.
- Why: the State Street Water and Sewer Improvements Phase Three project, run by the city’s Department of Water.
- Detour: follow the posted detour signs. The city does not list the route. Local traffic and parking lot access on E. Lenoir Street stay open.
- Details: the city’s intersection closure notice and its closures and detours page.
Closed now on state-listed roads in Raleigh
From DriveNC on Monday, Oct. 26:
| 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 |
| 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; check DriveNC before you go.
Starting soon and planned maintenance
- Leslieshire Drive, from Monday, Nov. 2: DriveNC lists construction in both directions between Kirkstall Court and Durant Road from 7 a.m. Nov. 2 to March 16, 2027. It does not yet say which lanes will close.
- Daytime shoulder closures this week, Monday to Friday, Oct. 26-30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: I-540 westbound near mile marker 10.2, and the I-40 eastbound ramp to Edwards Mill Road.
Shoulder closures do not close travel lanes but can slow traffic. Check DriveNC on the day.
City projects
The City of Raleigh lists these street projects on its Transportation pages:
- 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 in the next few weeks for about a day to repair a section of pavement; the city has not set the date. 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
- 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? E. Lenoir Street and the Blount Street intersection are closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 6; follow the detour signs.
- Live near Durant Road? Expect work on Leslieshire Drive from Nov. 2.
- Heading east on Buffaloe Road? It is closed between Old Crews Road and Lucas Road until 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 E. Lenoir Street closed downtown?
Yes. The City of Raleigh closed E. Lenoir Street between S. Wilmington Street and S. Blount Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, Nov. 6, for the State Street Water and Sewer Improvements Phase Three project. The S. Blount Street and E. Lenoir Street intersection is also closed on the same hours from Monday, Oct. 26, to Nov. 6.
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.
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