The New Hanover County-owned parking deck at 212 North 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington will close on Monday, August 4, to allow for structural repairs. The closure is expected to last four to six weeks, with a tentative reopening scheduled for mid-September. Updates on the timeline will be provided as more information becomes available.
“Starting Monday, August 4, the New Hanover County-owned parking deck at 212 North 2nd Street (between Chestnut and Grace) will be closed to allow for essential structural repairs,” county officials said in a statement. “To expedite the process, the entire deck will be inaccessible for the duration of the work, which is expected to take 4-6 weeks to complete. A tentative reopening of the facility is anticipated for mid-September and further details will be shared publicly when they become available.”
Monthly pass holders, people called for jury duty, and hotel guests who use this parking facility have received information about alternative arrangements during the closure.
This shutdown coincides with another change downtown: “This closure aligns with the final day of operation for the Main Public Library in downtown Wilmington, which will close after regular business hours (1-5 p.m.) on Sunday, August 3, in preparation for staff to work on transitioning to the new Grace District facility, which will open in October. Details of that closure are outlined in this press release.”
Alternative public parking decks managed by the City of Wilmington are located at 114 North 2nd Street and 115 Market Street. On-street parking and privately operated surface lots are also available throughout downtown. More details about downtown parking can be found on the city’s website.
Recent educational data shows that in New Hanover County school districts during the 2022-23 school year:
– About 30% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college (source).
– For junior students taking science ACTs that year, roughly 27% were college-ready (source).
– In reading ACT scores among seniors, nearly 44% met college readiness standards (source), while among juniors it was just over 41% (source).
– Math readiness was below one-third for both seniors (nearly 30%, source) and juniors (32%, source).
These statistics highlight ongoing trends in academic preparedness among local high school students.
