{"id":1291,"date":"2026-05-24T11:33:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T11:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2026-05-24T11:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T11:33:22","slug":"duke-street-section-closing-through-fall-to-build-durham-stream-wetland-complex-officials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1291","title":{"rendered":"Duke Street section closing through fall to build Durham stream, wetland complex: Officials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 Major traffic changes are coming after Memorial Day weekend near downtown Durham, according to city officials.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1287\">Details of potential US-Iran deal begin to emerge after Trump announces progress<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The City of Durham announced on social media this week that part of Duke Street will be closed from May 26 until September 18.<\/p>\n<p>This road closure between Trinity Avenue and Monmouth Avenue is part of a project to transform the area into a massive wetland and create new tributaries connected to South Ellerbe Creek.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019ll allow workers to safely improve sewer lines and storm drain infrastructure located under the roadway,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Duke Street Closure Local Traffic Detour (Map from City of Durham)\" class=\"wp-image-1289\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6764a3f246f93f562ba3614eeb647616-1024x745.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6764a3f246f93f562ba3614eeb647616-1024x745.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6764a3f246f93f562ba3614eeb647616-300x218.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6764a3f246f93f562ba3614eeb647616-768x559.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6764a3f246f93f562ba3614eeb647616.webp 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>Duke Street Closure Local Traffic Detour (Map from City of Durham)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The detour recommended by city officials directs drivers to take Washington Street from Trinity Avenue to West Markham Avenue to return to North Duke Street. Signs will also be up to direct drivers during the road closure.<\/p>\n<p>City officials said the South Ellerbe Restoration Project will improve water quality, reduce flooding, add green space and \u201csupport aquatic life.\u201d According to officials, the transformation will include:<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1285\">Rollingwood Drive house fire leaves 3 without home, Durham Fire Department says<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 4.3-acre wetland and two restored tributaries to South Ellerbe Creek\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A loop trail that connects to the South Ellerbe Creek Trail, with a future part of the Durham Rail Trail\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A pedestrian plaza along West Trinity Avenue with a lawn area, seating, educational signage, and public art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Renderings of Ellerbe stream and wetlands project in Durham (Credit: City of Durham)\" class=\"wp-image-1290\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/38e6705ebeaaa4fdb81d5300cd0a5e0a-1024x514.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/38e6705ebeaaa4fdb81d5300cd0a5e0a-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/38e6705ebeaaa4fdb81d5300cd0a5e0a-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/38e6705ebeaaa4fdb81d5300cd0a5e0a-768x386.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/38e6705ebeaaa4fdb81d5300cd0a5e0a.webp 1483w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>Renderings of the Ellerbe stream and wetlands project in Durham (Credit: City of Durham)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWhen we build neighborhoods and downtown areas, it changes the natural water cycle,\u201d an official said in a video from the City of Durham. \u201cWith nothing to slow it down, rainwater rushes from the streets through storm drains to the creek, bringing all the pollutants with it. One solution to this is to design and build constructed wetlands.\u201d<\/p><section>\n<div>\n<h2>MORE FROM CBS 17<\/h2>\n<section>\n<h2>\n\t\t\n\t\tDURHAM COUNTY NEWS\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t3 without home after early morning fire: Durham officials\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDuke Street in Durham to close for wetland project: Officials\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDurham high school lockdown lifted, no gun found: District\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>With this project, city officials aim to sustainably reduce flooding and pollution with the constructed wetland.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA constructed wetland helps us slow and filter stormwater in a way that\u2019s closer to the natural water cycle,\u201d the video said. \u201cThe plants, soils, and pools in the wetland are designed to clean the water, and they also provide ecological benefits by creating habitat for wildlife and pollinators.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The South Ellerbe Restoration Project is in the Ellerbe Creek Watershed, which drains into Falls Lake. The South Ellerbe Creek Trail will also be closed during the construction.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1283\">French Open starts amid a heat wave in Paris. Djokovic to play Perricard in the night match<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 Major traffic changes are coming after Memorial Day weekend near downtown Durham, according to city officials. The City of Durham announced on social media this week that part of Duke Street will be closed from May 26 until September 18. 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