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05/22/13, Special Alert for Entire State

HEAVY TRAFFIC EXPECTED DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Motorists in North Carolina can expect heavier than usual traffic conditions due to holiday travel from Friday, May 24th through Tuesday, May 28th. In particular, motorists should expect extremely heavy traffic delays in the vicinity of the Charlotte Motor Speedway due to racing events taking place through the weekend.

Roads in the vicinity of the Speedway, northeast of Charlotte, expected to be impacted include I-77, I-85, I-485, US-29, and NC-49. Motorists can expect the heaviest congestion to occur from early morning on Saturday, May 25th, until early morning on Monday, May 27th.

NCDOT reminds motorists to leave early and to travel during non-peak hours when possible. North Carolina law requires all vehicle occupants to wear their seat belt. Motorists should drive safely, obeying all posted speed limits and refraining from texting while driving.

*Info last updated 3:20 PM 5/22/13

05/22/13, HOPSON RD W, Night Time Maintenance, Lane Narrowed

Hopson Road off ramp to NC-147 Toll Northbound is narrowed for maintenance.

05/22/13, I-440 E, Night Time Maintenance, Lanes Closed

The left two lanes are closed at Exit 5, Lake Boone Trail, due to night time bridge maintenance.

05/22/13, I-40 W, Night Time Construction, Lane Closed

Pending favorable weather, contract forces will be closing one lane of westbound I-40 to begin work on the bridge over the Yadkin River at mile marker 181 just west of Harper Rd.  They plan to close the right lane and depending on their progress they may close the left lane.  They will be doing work to prepare for the upcoming weekend closures of I-40. The end time is approximate.  Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert while traveling through the workzone.

05/22/13, University Parkway A, Special Event, Congestion

The Winston-Salem Entertainment Sports Complex will be hosting multiple high school graduation events throughout the day. Congestion is expected to be increased in the vicinity of the Complex.

In anticipation of an increased traffic volume surrounding this event, Complex personnel and the Winston-Salem Police Department will be managing major intersections in the vicinity of the Complex. Variable messaging systems located along highways I-40, I-40 Business/US-421, and US-52 will be displaying messages to advise motorists of traffic information.

The Winston-Salem Entertainment Sports Complex, WSPD, WSDOT, and NCDOT advise all patrons to plan to arrive at least one hour early and carpooling is strongly encouraged. It is also recommended that commuters not attending these events should avoid the University Parkway/Deacon Boulevard area throughout the day if possible.