A portion of Kendrick Drive in west Charlotte was closed this morning for more than six weeks, so crews can make storm water repairs.
Charlotte transportation officials said the closure was in the 1700 block of Kendrick Drive, near Raycliff Lane. It will remain closed until 5 p.m. March 23, according to transportation officials.
Motorists can detour by using Park Lane, Tuckaseegee Road and Westerwood Drive.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Tuesday afternoon they are looking for a man who allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring device about the same time he was due in court. 
Democratic National Convention organizers released a video Tuesday marking the 100-day countdown from when President Barack Obama gives his acceptance speech at Bank of America Stadium. 
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