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The 700 block of N. Blount Street in Raleigh is closed Monday morning until the afternoon for repairs.
Raleigh Water is currently on site to perform repairs to the water distribution system. They said a full street closure is needed to ensure the safety of the crews and the public. The timeline for the repairs and closure is being assessed, and will depend on weather and other factors.
As of their latest alert Monday morning, the repair is expected to be completed by 4 p.m.
The detour will close 702 N. Blount Street at Wake Forest Road. Drivers are asked to detour:
- Travel down Delway St.
- Turn left onto Halifax St.
- then left onto E. Peace St.
- and return to N. Blount St.
The intersection of Franklin and N. Blount streets will be closed. Further updates will be issued as the repair progresses.
