MEBANE – While N.C. Department of
Transportation contractors set supports for a new bridge as part of the N.C. 119
Relocation Project in Mebane, traffic will need to be diverted for the
safety of drivers and workers starting tomorrow.
“Once complete this bridge will be part of a brand new Diverging Diamond
Interchange, the first of its kind in Alamance County,” said NCDOT Assistant
Resident Engineer Stephen Robinson.
The following
closures on I-40/I-85 at South 5th Street will be needed during overnight hours
this week.
- Lanes along I-85 northbound and I-40 eastbound between mile
markers 152 and 154 will be narrowed starting at 8 p.m. and then will close at
Exit 153 from 1 a.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 28.
Once closed, drivers can detour using the on and off ramps at Exit 153.
- Three of four lanes along I-85 southbound and I-40 westbound will
also be closed from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan.
28, during construction.
Drivers can avoid construction by using the suggested alternate route along Trollingwood Hawfields Road and
Mebane Oaks Road.
Transportation officials remind
motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the
posted speed limit.
For real-time travel information,
visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on
Twitter.
Contact: Miracle King
(336) 487-0157
miracleking@ncdot.gov