Raleigh roads and traffic news
Raleigh roads news, newest first: road closures, GDOT and county projects, traffic changes, transit and parking.
Top story
Blue Ridge Road underpass nearly 4 years late, audit says
A state audit says the Blue Ridge Road underpass by the fairgrounds is nearly four years late and 41% over its first budget, at $71.6 million. Spring 2027 is the target.
Road closures and how to get around
Raleigh
Raleigh closures this week: Pearl Road and Lenoir Street
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.
Downtown Raleigh
A guide to downtown Raleigh: what to see, eat and park
Downtown Raleigh: the State Capitol, free museums, First Friday, the Sip n' Stroll social district and the city decks with two hours of free weekday parking.
Transportation
Getting around Raleigh: roads, transit, airport, parking
GoRaleigh buses cost $1.25 and are free for riders 65 and older and 18 and under. Downtown meters are $1.50 an hour on weekdays. RDU is served by GoTriangle.