CHARLOTTE — All lanes of West Morehead Street are expected to reopen before Friday evening rush hour, Charlotte Water said.
The west Charlotte road has been shut down since Feb. 4, when a water main break flooded the street at the intersection of West Morehead and Calvert Street.
While the pipe has been repaired, the road sustained significant damage. Crews have been rebuilding and repaving ever since.
As a result, officials shared the following detour to get around the work zone:
Traffic Update: West Morehead Street (1200 block near Calvert Street) – road is closed for water main repair. Detour directions:
— Charlotte Water💧 (@CLTWater) February 4, 2026
Eastbound drivers - use West 4th Street or Wilkinson Boulevard.
Westbound drivers - use Berryhill Road or Freedom Drive. #clttraffic @CharlotteDOT pic.twitter.com/ydSoZTVF46
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