The Elwell Ferry is closed due to high water.
Correction: CSX has now finished work in Bladen County. As such, the updated road opening / closure list is as follows:
OPENINGS:
US 701 Business (College St) in Clarkton
US 701 Business in Clarkton is open
SR 1708 (Rosindale Road)
SR 1708 (Rosindale Road) is open
SR 1741 (East Arcadia Road)
SR 1741 (East Arcadia Road) is open
CLOSINGS:
SR 1709 (Coley Road)
SR 1709 (Coley Road) remains closed in order to replace the bridge over Hammonds Creek. A signed detour is in effect to use SR 1704 (Airport Road) / SR 1713 (White Plains Church Road) / SR 1719 (Vause Road) / SR 1708 (Rosindale Road)
SR 1561 (Sandhill Loop)
The east end of SR 1561 (Sandhill Loop) is closed in order to replace crosslines.
ELWELL FERRY:
The Elwell Ferry is NOT operating due to high water.