Flooding washes out Dove Field Drive near Ogden, Murrayville

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — A popular cut-through connecting the Ogden and Murrayville areas is closed after part of Dove Field Drive washed out following heavy rain from Friday’s storms.

Dove Field Drive crosses the headwaters of Smith Creek in northeastern New Hanover County. Strong storms moved through the Wilmington area Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of the region.

Trees and debris were also left in the roadway.

Veronica Newsome, a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, said the road collapsed around 1 a.m. Saturday.

There were no confirmed reports of injuries or vehicle damage as of Saturday afternoon.

Newsome said crews will conduct surveys of the area once the water recedes. NCDOT will then work to determine the repairs needed and reopen the road as soon as possible.