The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close a section of Old N.C. 98 from just east of Thompson Mill Road to N.C. 98 in Wake Forest beginning Monday, Sept. 21, at 5 a.m., weather permitting.

In addition, access to Old N.C. 98 from Jones Wynd Road will be closed.

Motorists traveling east on Old N.C. 98 should use the following signed detour:

• Old N.C. 98 to Thompson Mill Road to N.C. 98 back to Old N.C. 98.
  

Motorists traveling west on Old N.C. 98 should use the following signed detour:

• Old N.C. 98 to N.C. 98 to Thompson Mill Road back to Old N.C. 98.
  

The closure is necessary as a part of the project to widen the roadway and is expected to reopen in December.

NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit. Know before you go by calling 511, the department's free travel information line, or get real-time travel information on line. NCDOT also offers travel information for motorists and ferry passengers on Twitter.

For more information on this project, please contact the resident engineer at (919) 562-7000.