BOONE — A natural gas leak has forced the closure of U.S. 421 in
both directions just outside of Boone city limits.
Transportation and other local officials are scheduled to meet
Friday morning with Frontier to discuss possible solutions. Early estimates
indicate that U.S. 421 could be closed at least through midday on Friday.
The detour routes drivers to U.S. 421 Exit 286A for N.C 16 South,
then N.C. 18 South for 23 miles to Lenoir and then U.S. 321 North to Boone. The
reverse applies for traffic leaving Boone.
Transportation officials remind drivers to obey all posted signs,
drive with caution in work zones and in this case, allow extra time for the
detour.
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