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06/18/13, Special Alert for Entire State

6:24 AM, Wake County Alert

BUSINESS SEMINAR TO IMPACT TRAFFIC NEAR PNC ARENA ON TUESDAY

The PNC Arena is hosting an all-day business seminar on Tuesday June 25th.  Increased traffic volume and travel delays may be encountered on roadways leading to and surrounding the arena beginning prior to 8:00am, and again following the event conclusion at 5:15pm.

Roads impacted will include I-40, I-440, NC-54, Edward's Mill Road (SR-1728), and Trinity Road (SR-1655).

Motorists not attending the event should consider using alternate routes to avoid possible delays around the arena.  Those travelling to the seminar are strongly encouraged to carpool and should plan to arrive an hour before the event start time.

*Last updated 5:11:42 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2013

6:24 AM, Orange County Alert

I-85 NORTHBOUND CLOSED WEST OF DURHAM

Weather permitting, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will close all lanes of I-85 Northbound at Exit 163, the I-40/I-85 Split in Hillsborough for bridge preservation work.  The closure will occur nightly from 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM the following morning beginning Friday, June 14th.  With favorable weather conditions, the work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, June 26th.  During the closures, motorists traveling on I-85 Northbound should take the following signed detour:  

Take I-85 Northbound to Exit 163, I-40 Eastbound.  Continue on I-40 Eastbound and take Exit 261, Old NC-86.  Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp to take Old NC-86 Northbound.  Continue North on Old NC-86 to re-access I-85 at Exit 164.

In addition, the ramp at Exit 259, from I-40 Westbound to I-85 Northbound will also be closed.  Motorists traveling on I-40 Westbound wishing to access I-85 Northbound should to take the following signed detour:

From I-40 Westbound take Exit 261, Old NC-86.  Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp to take Old-NC-86 Northbound.  Continue North on Old NC-86 to access I-85 at Exit 164.

*Info last updated 6/17/13 at 9:03 PM

6:22 AM, I-440 E, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed

The right shoulder is closed near Exit 15 Poole Road.

4:35 AM, I-440 E, Night Time Maintenance, Lanes Closed

The right two lanes and off-ramp are closed at Exit 3, NC-54 (Hillsborough St.), due to bridge maintenance.