Drivers should avoid Fayetteville Street near City Plaza this weekend

A portion of Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh will be closed for construction over the weekend. 

2025-11-07

The City of Raleigh's Transportation Department said Fayetteville St. from City Plaza to Davie St. will be closed as crews will be placing a crane to remove Verizon's antennas on the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel's roof.

The closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 8) and end at 7 p.m. on Sunday (Nov. 9). 

Drivers who want to go north will take a left onto Wilmington St., a left onto Davie St. and a right onto Fayetteville St. 

Drivers who want to go south will take a right onto Davie St., a left onto Salisbury St. and a left onto Lenoir St. 

Pedestrian access to businesses will remain open. Sidewalks will be close in front of 420 Fayetteville St only. Transit routes will not be affected.