Major road construction project underway in Plaza Midwood: What you need to know

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CHARLOTTE — Road construction began Monday along Central Avenue between The Plaza and Veterans Park in Plaza Midwood.

Crews are working on storm drains to prevent flooding on the busy road.

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>> In the video at the top of this page, Traffic Team 9′s Mark Taylor breaks down what drivers can expect and for how long.

Some lanes of traffic will be closed for eight months.

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