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BERMUDA RUN – N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will soon demolish the Berts Way bridge that crosses Interstate 40 just west of the Yadkin River near Bermuda Run and replace it with a pedestrian bridge.
The Berts Way bridge work is taking place as part of ongoing construction to replace the I-40 bridges over the Yadkin River, and to widen and improve I-40 in this area.
The contractor will close the left lane of eastbound I-40 for set-up work around 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13. The full closure will proceed as follows:
- Monday, Aug. 13, 11 p.m. until 6 a.m., and
- Tuesday, Aug. 14, 11 p.m. until 6 a.m.
The contractor will then close the left lane of westbound I-40 for set-up work around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16. The full closure will proceed as follows:
- Thursday, Aug. 16, 11 p.m. until 6 a.m.,
- Friday, Aug. 17, 11 p.m. until 6 a.m., and
- Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Eastbound and westbound traffic will use N.C. 801, U.S. 158, and Harper Road in opposite directions as detours.
Motorists should watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit.
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