Portion of Deese Road Closing to Traffic for Monroe Expressway Bridge Construction

CHARLOTTEA portion ofDeese Road north of Monroewill be closed to through traffic on Monday,Oct.12,as crews build a bridge to carry the road over the new Monroe Expressway.

During the closure, traffic will be directed to a signed detour using U.S. 601, Baucom Deese Road and Neal Boyce Road. Access toresidencesin the area will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The road is currently scheduled to re-open onMay 9, 2016.

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