CHARLOTTE – Overnight lane closures will
be in place along Interstate 85 between mile markers 28 and 36 next week as part
of a $10.6 million improvement project.
The contract awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation to
Crowders Construction Company of Charlotte includes using a technique called
pavement rehabilitation, which will extend the service life of a nearly 8-mile
stretch of the existing roadway by removing any pavement that may be aged,
embrittled or cracked.
As part of the project between mile markers 28 and 36, the pavement
thickness may also be increased to strengthen existing sections to accommodate
current and future traffic volumes.
Crews will need to intermittently close the two left lanes to
safely mark and inspect roadway sections for repair. The closures will start on
I-85 South, then switch to I-85 North later in the week.
The closures will be in place from 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, until 6
a.m. the next day. Weather permitting, the closures will continue each night
through Friday morning, June 22.
To avoid delays, motorists can use Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74) as
an alternate route.
Motorists are encouraged to pay attention when approaching the work
zone, obey the posted speed limit, follow posted detours, and allow extra time
to reach their destinations safely.
For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on
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Media Contact: Jen Thompson
jenthompson@ncdot.gov
(980) 523-0000