River Road roundabout closure starts today
River Road will be closed between Coleman Drive and Independence Boulevard.
Down Ballot Staff Reports
According to a news release from the city of Wilmington, the River Road closure starts today.
River Road will be closed between Coleman Drive and Independence Boulevard. The closure will remain in place for the duration of the estimated six-month roundabout project.
Detours & Access:
- Southbound River Road traffic will be detoured via Carolina Beach Road using Raleigh Street and Sunnyvale Drive.
- Northbound River Road traffic will be able to turn right onto Independence Boulevard toward Carolina Beach Road.
- Southbound Independence Boulevard traffic will be able to turn left onto River Road, continuing toward the Riverlights community.
Digital message boards have been placed along the route, alerting drivers of the closures.
The new single-lane roundabout — similar to those already in Riverlights — is designed to improve safety and traffic flow in this busy corridor. The $2.42 million project is a joint effort among the City of Wilmington, Riverlights, and Proximity Watermark Development.
