Sewer work related to the Parkwood Area Lift Station Consolidation Project will soon begin on Sedwick Road in Durham. Residents should expect lane shifts and avoid parking between Solitude Way and Revere Road starting late April. Contact information for project managers has been provided.
Durham Medicaid providers billed $48,633,395 for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, an increase of 11.8% compared with the previous year.
The City of Durham has released an update on upcoming waterline replacement work in East Durham starting April 13. Residents can expect intermittent lane closures along Colfax Street but continued access to local businesses and parks.
In 2024, Medicaid claims for COVID-19 services in Durham amounted to at least $1,078,826, making up less than 0.1% of all Medicaid payouts and linked to virus-specific HCPCS codes.
A sidewalk detour along Lakewood Avenue is set for April as part of ongoing stream restoration efforts. The project aims to reduce pollution entering Third Fork Creek while protecting nearby sidewalks from erosion. Pedestrians are advised to follow posted signs during construction.
The City of Durham has announced several road closures throughout April due to ongoing waterline and sewer upgrades in key downtown corridors. Detours will affect streets such as Dillard, Blackwell, Mangum, Roxboro, and Pettigrew while maintaining access to businesses and public facilities.
Deputy Chief Walter Tate will serve as interim police chief for Durham starting May 1 after Chief Patrice Andrews retires. City officials say Tate brings extensive experience from over three decades with the department.
Durham has launched a new pilot program offering low-interest loans for homeowners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The initiative aims both at increasing affordable rental options and supporting homeowner income opportunities across the city.
The City of Durham has released an updated schedule for road closures related to ongoing waterline replacement in the American Tobacco District. Work includes daytime lane shifts on several streets through mid-April with measures in place to minimize disruption.
The Durham Police Department has opened registration for its free annual Summer Camp in June through August. Four one-week sessions will offer structured activities for youth at no cost.