Crews closed part of NC 55 and have been working to repair it since early Monday morning. As of about 11:20 a.m. one lane in the northbound and southbound directions has reopened.
School leaders issued this statement about early dismissals of dozens of schools: "This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and due to the large number of schools affected. After-school activities will be at the discretion of individual school leaders."
Additionally, Cary has temporarily closed spraygrounds and water fountains.
Cary Town officials say only one customer is without water, however, roughly 50,000 customers are within the system pressure advisory. This means water customers are recommended to boil their water before using it, but it is not required.
The town says the break is contained and the road remains closed while they make repairs. The system pressure advisory will be in place until at least 3 a.m
List of schools dismissing early
- Cary High
- Cedar Fork Elementary
- Connections Academy
- Davis Drive Elementary
- Davis Drive Middle
- East Cary Magnet Middle
- Farmington Woods Magnet Elementary
- Green Hope Elementary
- Green Hope High
- Kingswood Magnet Elementary
- Laurel Park Elementary
- Morrisville Elementary
- Morrisville High
- Northwoods Elementary
- Oak Grove Elementary
- Parkside Elementary
- Penny Road Elementary
- Pleasant Grove Elementary
- Reedy Creek Elementary
- Reedy Creek Magnet Middle
- Swift Creek Elementary
- Turner Creek Elementary
- Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnology
- Wake STEM Early College High
- Weatherstone Elementary
- West Cary Middle
- Yates Mill Elementary
Traffic Impact
N.C. 55 has reopened to two northbound lanes and one southbound lane between the Jenks Road/Old Jenks Road intersection and the Lewey Drive/Turner Creek Road intersection.
No information has been released on when the entire area will reopen.
Drivers should use alternate routes and expect some delays.
For questions or additional information, contact Cary 311 or (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits.
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