RALEIGH – The ramp from Interstate 540 East to U.S. 1 North/Capital Boulevard (Exit 16) closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday to allow City of Raleigh crews to repair a couple water main leaks.
The closure is expected to be in place through the Wednesday evening commute.
During the closure, traffic will be detoured to U.S. 401 (Exit 18) to turn around and access U.S. 1 North/Capital Boulevard.
Exit 16 to southbound U.S. 1/Capital Boulevard will remain open.
(Editor's Note: City of Raleigh crews have discovered a second leak requiring repairs, extending the closure through the evening rush. The release above has been updated.)