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Carolina Classic Fair Grounds

3 Alerts
February 5, 2022 3:24 PM

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas

Stay out of Muddy, Mill and Monarcas creeks and do not allow your pets into the water. Runoff from the site of the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant fire has resulted in elevated levels of nitrates, nitrites, ammonia nitrogen and other potentially...

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas
February 3, 2022 3:36 PM

Evacuation Still in Effect

The evacuation for residents and businesses within a 1-mile radius of 4440 N. Cherry St. is still in effect. Progress is being made in extinguishing the fire but it is still considered a volatile situation. The EPA is continuing to monitor and test the...

Evacuation Still in Effect
February 1, 2022 2:05 PM

Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso

The plant fire is still an active fire. The wind is pushing the smoke west of the fire site. Please don't exert yourself inside this area because of poor air quality.
Follow the city social outlets for more information.
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Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso

Fire Alerts

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Holiday Schedule Changes

3 Alerts
February 5, 2022 3:28 PM

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas

Stay out of Muddy, Mill and Monarcas creeks and do not allow your pets into the water. Runoff from the site of the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant fire has resulted in elevated levels of nitrates, nitrites, ammonia nitrogen and other potentially...

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas
February 3, 2022 3:38 PM

Evacuation Still in Effect

The evacuation for residents and businesses within a 1-mile radius of 4440 N. Cherry St. is still in effect. Progress is being made in extinguishing the fire but it is still considered a volatile situation. The EPA is continuing to monitor and test the...

Evacuation Still in Effect
February 1, 2022 2:07 PM

Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso

The plant fire is still an active fire. The wind is pushing the smoke west of the fire site. Please don't exert yourself inside this area because of poor air quality.
Follow the city social outlets for more information.
Facebook:...

Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso

Meeting Cancellations & Changes

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Planning & Development Services

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Police Alerts

3 Alerts
February 5, 2022 3:30 PM

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas

Stay out of Muddy, Mill and Monarcas creeks and do not allow your pets into the water. Runoff from the site of the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant fire has resulted in elevated levels of nitrates, nitrites, ammonia nitrogen and other potentially...

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas
February 3, 2022 3:39 PM

Evacuation Still in Effect

The evacuation for residents and businesses within a 1-mile radius of 4440 N. Cherry St. is still in effect. Progress is being made in extinguishing the fire but it is still considered a volatile situation. The EPA is continuing to monitor and test the...

Evacuation Still in Effect
February 1, 2022 2:09 PM

Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso

The plant fire is still an active fire. The wind is pushing the smoke west of the fire site. Please don't exert yourself inside this area because of poor air quality.
Follow the city social outlets for more information.
Facebook:...

Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso

ReadyForsyth Alerts

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Recreation & Parks Alerts

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Retires

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Street Closures

9 Alerts
December 7, 2023

Road Closure 3rd & Church Street on Dec. 11 - Dec. 14, 2023

A contractor will be conducting a partial closure of 3rd Street and Church Street, this will consist of a single lane and sidewalk closures, beginning December 11th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM until December 14th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for directional...

Road Closure 3rd & Church Street on Dec. 11 - Dec. 14, 2023
August 17, 2023

Sidewalk and On-Street Parking Closure Research Parkway, Aug. 17, 2023 - Sep. 27, 2024

The sidewalk and on-street parking on Research Parkway from Salem Parkway to the Third Street roundabout will be closed due to nearby construction.

February 23, 2023

Sidewalk and Road Closure Patterson and 10th Street on Feb. 23 - Dec. 31, 2023

A contractor will close sidewalk along Patterson and 10th as well as closing a portion of 10th St per attached map. Closure will start February 23, 2023 and will continue until December 31, 2023. The contractor is responsible for all traffic control.

February 22, 2022

Road Closure Cloverdale Avenue Connector Street on Feb. 23, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2025

A contractor will close the Cloverdale Avenue connector street between Cloverdale Avenue and Medical Center Boulevard beginning on February 23, 2022 until June 30, 2025 to utilize the area for construction staging and deliveries to facilitate the WFBMC...

Road Closure Cloverdale Avenue Connector Street on Feb. 23, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2025
February 5, 2022 3:35 PM

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas

Stay out of Muddy, Mill and Monarcas creeks and do not allow your pets into the water. Runoff from the site of the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant fire has resulted in elevated levels of nitrates, nitrites, ammonia nitrogen and other potentially...

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas
February 3, 2022 3:40 PM

Evacuation Still in Effect

The evacuation for residents and businesses within a 1-mile radius of 4440 N. Cherry St. is still in effect. Progress is being made in extinguishing the fire but it is still considered a volatile situation. The EPA is continuing to monitor and test the...

Evacuation Still in Effect
February 1, 2022 2:13 PM

Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso

The plant fire is still an active fire. The wind is pushing the smoke west of the fire site. Please don't exert yourself inside this area because of poor air quality.
Follow the city social outlets for more information.
Facebook:...

Evacuation in Progress - Evacuación en Progreso
September 10, 2020 11:59 AM

Lane Closure on Yorkshire Road between Barnesdale Road and Shoreland Road

A contractor will close a lane of Yorkshire Road between Barnesdale Road and Shoreland Road on September 10, 2020 and September 11, 2020 from 8 am – 5 pm to remove a dangerous tree. The contractor is responsible for all traffic control.

September 30, 2019 11:49 AM

Lane Closure on Meadowlark Drive, between Country Club Road an Robinhood Road

A contractor working on removing vegetation along Meadowlark Drive will close a lane of travel adjacent to their work zone beginning September 20, 2019 until the work is completed. No lane closures will be allowed during the drop-off and pick-up times at...

Lane Closure on Meadowlark Drive, between Country Club Road an Robinhood Road

Utilities Alerts

4 Alerts
December 7, 2023 4:30 PM

Report Water Meter-Box Lid Thefts

The Winston-Salem Police Department and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities are working collaboratively to address recent larcenies of cast-iron lids on water meter boxes in the areas surrounding Marble Street and Bretton Street.

According to Section...

Report Water Meter-Box Lid Thefts
December 7, 2023 9:45 AM

Sprague sewer rehab closures: Dec. 11

Work continues on the Sprague Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem. The following streets will be closed to through traffic weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, Dec. 11:

-Waterbury Street between Luna and Crampton streets...

Sprague sewer rehab closures: Dec. 11
August 4, 2023 12:00 PM

Water valve maintenance

Water customers in the service area may notice slight fluctuations in pressure and temporary discoloration as part of the countywide water valve maintenance program. Though water may be discolored briefly while work is underway in your neighborhood, it...

Water valve maintenance
July 17, 2020 5:00 PM

Traffic at landfill & yard waste facilities

Weekends are always busy at local landfills and lines are sometimes beyond the gate. Before departing for a Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities solid waste facility, residents are reminded to:

*Check hours of operation for all four facilities at...

Traffic at landfill & yard waste facilities

Weather Cancellations & Changes

2 Alerts
February 5, 2022 3:39 PM

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas

Stay out of Muddy, Mill and Monarcas creeks and do not allow your pets into the water. Runoff from the site of the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant fire has resulted in elevated levels of nitrates, nitrites, ammonia nitrogen and other potentially...

Elevated Levels of Chemicals Detected in Creeks - Niveles elevados de sustancias químicas detectadas
February 3, 2022 3:41 PM

Evacuation Still in Effect

The evacuation for residents and businesses within a 1-mile radius of 4440 N. Cherry St. is still in effect. Progress is being made in extinguishing the fire but it is still considered a volatile situation. The EPA is continuing to monitor and test the...

Evacuation Still in Effect