The intersection of Turner and Cedar Streets in Beaufort closed to traffic at 7 p.m. Thursday to work on stormwater piping in the area, according to a news release. The work is expected to be complete before the start of the business day Friday, but NCDOT said the intersection will remain closed until the project is complete. The release said drivers should use caution and take alternative routes and that signage and barricades will be directing traffic.