Traffic Updates
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05/20/13, Special Alert for Entire State
Mon, 20 May 2013 13:25:53 EST
HEAVY TRAFFIC EXPECTED ON I-85 THROUGH CHARLOTTE DUE TO RACE EVENTS AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Heavy traffic is expected on I-85 through Charlotte from Friday, May 17th through Monday, May 27th due to race events at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Roads in the vicinity of the Speedway, northeast of Charlotte, expected to be heavily impacted include I-77, I-85, I-485, US-29, and NC-49. Commuters that use I-85 can expect delays on Friday afternoon, May 25th and should adjust driving time accordingly. Additionally, officials will begin limiting access to I-85 from Exit 49 on that day at approximately 10 p.m.
Motorists that do not need to travel near the Speedway during race events are asked to avoid the area, as heavy congestion is expected.
Motorists attending the event are encouraged to use the following alternate routes:
For motorists traveling from South Carolina: Take I-77 North to the I-485 Outer Loop (Exit 1B) to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 North (Exit 33).
For motorists traveling from west of Charlotte: Take I-85 North to I-485 (Exit 48) to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 (Exit 33). Or take I-85 North to Poplar Tent Rd (Exit 52) to Pitts School Rd to US-29 South. Through traffic should remain in the left two lanes of I-85 North to avoid delays near Exit 49.
For motorists traveling from east of Charlotte: Take the I-485 Outer Loop to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 North (Exit 33).
For motorists traveling from north of Charlotte: Take I-85 South to Poplar Tent Rd (Exit 52) to Pitts School Rd to US-29 South.
Officials recommend motorists take the I-485 Outer Loop to NC-49 North, which is usually less congested than other suggested routes.
*Last updated 5/15/13 at 7:15PM
More info on NCDOT.gov.
3:00 AM, Guilford County Alert
Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:40 EST
LEABOURNE RD TO BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED AT NC-68
As part of the construction of Guilford Technical Community College’s Donald W. Cameron Campus, Leabourne Rd will be temporarily closed at NC-68 in Guilford County beginning Monday, February 25th through Friday, May 31st.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destination, are advised to use the following signed detour:
NC-68 to Pleasant Ridge Rd to Cude Rd to Leabourne Rd.
*Last updated 5/8/13 at 6:48 AM
More info on NCDOT.gov.
3:00 AM, Davidson County Alert
Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:40 EST
I-85 SOUTHBOUND ENTRANCE RAMP CLOSED, NEAR LEXINGTON
The entrance ramp to I-85 South from Hargrave Rd, Exit 88 Linwood, will be closed beginning Friday, January 4th, 2013 and will remain closed until the project is completed in the Summer of 2013. Motorists wishing to access I-85 South from Hargrave Rd will need to use the following signed detour:
Motorists should travel north on Hargrave Rd (SR 1224) and turn left to continue onto Hargrave Ln. Continue on Hargrave Ln and turn left onto I-85 Business Southbound. Continue on I-85 Business Southbound to re-access I-85.
* Last updated 4/30/2013 at 4:37 PM
More info on NCDOT.gov.
05/20/13, I-40 W, Night Time Construction, Lane Closed
Mon, 20 May 2013 20:53:29 EST
Right lane is closed near Exit 182 (Harper Road).
More info on NCDOT.gov.
05/20/13, I-40 W, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed
Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:03 EST
Left shoulder open at Mile Marker 208 (Sandy Ridge Rd).
More info on NCDOT.gov.