BOONE – A project to rehabilitate a bridge in Watauga County necessitates the closure of a popular shortcut in town.
N.C. Department of Transportation crews will close a section of Winklers Creek Road for one month starting on Monday, July 18.
Traffic will be detoured along the following roads: Russ Cornett Road, Diamond Ranch Road, Poplar Grove Road, N.C. 105 .and U.S. 221/321 to Winkler’s Creek
NCDOT crews will remove the existing deck, beams and handrail before repairing the substructure and replacing the beams, deck and handrail. The project will extend the service life of the bridge.
Transportation officials remind drivers to plan ahead, prepare for congestion and obey all posted signs.