RICHFIELD – N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will begin work today replacing seven aging pipes that run underneath River Road between Flat Creek Church Road and Hinson Road in Richfield.

The portion of roadway will close daily between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. starting Monday, July 2, and will reopen by 5 p.m. Friday, July 20, weather permitting.

Drivers can detour around the closure using Basinger Road, Richfield Road and Bringle Ferry Road in both directions.

The department encourages motorists to pay attention when approaching the work zone, obey the posted speed limit and allow extra time to reach their destinations safely.

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