Hwy 11 South anticipated to close Wednesday evening due to rising floodwaters

Neuse News correspondent Kristy Bock just spoke with DOT and they anticipate Highway 11 South near Skinner’s Bypass to close sometime between 7 pm and 11 pm on Wednesday. Stay safe and remember do not drive around barricades. #turnarounddontdrown

From Lenoir County Public Schools:

LCPS will operate on a remote learning format Thursday and Friday due to road closures and anticipated hazardous travel conditions due to flooding. All students should follow their Wednesday schedule on Thursday and Friday. All after-school activities are cancelled through this weekend. Curbside meal pickup and meal delivery are cancelled Thursday and Friday. Lenoir County Emergency Management recommended these changes because of safety concerns related to rising flood waters beginning late tonight and extending well beyond Friday and into the weekend.