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Alerts - General

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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...

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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...

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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.
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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...

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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...

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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.
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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...

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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...

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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.
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ReadyForsyth Alerts

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Recreation & Parks Alerts

2 Alerts
May 8, 2023 12:10 PM

Nelson Malloy Splashpad

The Nelson Malloy Splashpad is unavailable until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

April 3, 2023 12:10 PM

Little Creek Playground Closure

Effective April 3, 2023, the playground at Little Creek is closed until further notice due to maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Retires

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Street Closures

8 Alerts
February 24, 2023

Lane and Sidewalk Closure 3rd & Main Street on Feb. 23 - Jun. 1, 2023

TA contractor will close sidewalk and parking spaces along 3rd St and sidewalk and a left turn lane along Main Street near 8 W 3rd Street. Closure will start February 23, 2023 and will continue until June 1, 2023. The contractor is responsible for all...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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Utilities Alerts

7 Alerts
May 26, 2023 9:07 AM

UPDATE: Credit card service restored at Hanes Mill Rd Landfill: May 26

UPDATE: May 26 4:30PM
Temporary repairs have been completed to restore service for credit card terminals at Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility. Permanent repairs to damage from work at a nearby construction site will be scheduled in the future. No...

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May 25, 2023 11:53 AM

System-wide rehab closures: May 30

Work continues on the System-Wide 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 Tuesday, May 30:

• Fifth Street between Broad and Spring streets
• Ogburn...

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May 24, 2023

Holiday Hours at Solid Waste Facilities: May 27 & 29

City offices will be closed Monday, May 29, to observe Memorial Day.
City Link will not be staffed but non-911 emergency calls will be forwarded to on-call staff. Email routine requests for information or services to citylink@cityofws.org.
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May 23, 2023 12:55 PM

Postponed: County Club Rd lane closure

UPDATE:
The closure of Country Club Road at Tucker Avenue has been postponed by the contractor until further notice.


ORIGINAL:
A contractor will close a lane of Country Club Road at Tucker Avenue in Winston-Salem, shifting the eastbound lane to the...

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May 16, 2023 12:01 PM

Smoke Testing of Hootstown Sewer System

A contractor will be conducting smoke testing as part of a Sewer System Evaluation Survey in the Hootstown neighborhood of Winston-Salem beginning May 16. Smoke testing is used by utilities to check for infiltration of rainwater into a sanitary sewer...

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April 28, 2023 10:48 AM

Bitting Road Closure: April 28

A contractor has closed Bitting Road to through traffic between Country Club and Pine Valley roads for water system improvements. This full closure is expected to be completed by Wednesday, July 26, weather permitting.

Detours will be in place and...

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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...

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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...

Read More...
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...

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