CHARLOTTE – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have scheduled several closures this week as part of a $16.3 million project to improve the roadway and 22 bridges along I-277.
Starting tonight, the ramp from the inner loop to I-77 South (exit 1B) will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday. The closure will be in place each night this week, and over the weekend from 8 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14.
Also, tonight, the exit ramp from I-77 north to U.S. 74 East (exit 9C) will be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday.
In addition, the ramp from East Stonewall Street to the inner loop will be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night this week through Friday morning.
Starting tonight the ramp from U.S. 74 West to the inner loop will also be closed from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. each night this week, through Monday.
Lastly, the ramp from South Church Street to the inner loop will be closed beginning Friday at 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. This closure will remain in place each night over the weekend.
All the work is weather permitting and subject to change. Detour information will be online at DriveNC.gov under Mecklenburg County.
Drivers need to slow down and use extra caution while going through the work zones and the detour routes. They also need to pay extra attention to the road for their own safety, as well as any passengers, occupants of other vehicles and the construction crews in the area.