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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.
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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.
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ReadyForsyth Alerts

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Recreation & Parks Alerts

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Retires

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Street Closures

9 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.
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January 27, 2021

Road Closures Chestnut Street and Patterson Avenue

A contractor is scheduled to begin construction of the New Forsyth County Courthouse on February 1, 2020. The project is expected to last 24 months and will require the closure of Patterson Avenue between 1st and 3rd Streets for the entire 24 month...

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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
March 24, 2023 3:28 PM

Smoke Testing in East Plum neighborhood: March 24

UPDATE: Work has been extended on this project.

A contractor will be conducting smoke testing as part of a Sewer System Evaluation Survey in the East Plum neighborhood of Winston-Salem began the week of February 20. Smoke testing is used by utilities to...

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March 24, 2023 2:49 PM

Robinhood Rd lane closures: March 27

A contractor will close lanes of Robinhood Road at Olivet Church Road in Winston-Salem weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, March 27, for water system improvements. Work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, March 29, weather permitting....

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March 24, 2023 2:37 PM

System Development Fees report

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is accepting written comments on revised water and wastewater system development fees per the requirement of North Carolina General Statutes 162A Article 8. Please email Ricky Ruvio at rickyr@cityofws.org by May 7,...

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March 24, 2023 2:19 PM

System-Wide rehab closure: March 27

Work continues on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem. Devonshire Street between Dacian Street and Old Lexington Road will be closed to through traffic weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, March 27. Work is expected to...

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March 22, 2023 10:02 AM

Smoke Testing in SE Buena Vista neighborhood: March 22

A contractor will be conducting smoke testing as part of a Sewer System Evaluation Survey in the Southeast Buena Vista neighborhood of Winston-Salem beginning March 22. Smoke testing is used by utilities to check for infiltration of rainwater into a...

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April 21, 2022 5:04 PM

Water Valve Maintenance in Kernersville

Water customers in the Kernersville 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,...

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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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