MORRISVILLE – Work on the ongoing project to improve the Interstate 40 interchange at Airport Boulevard will require several closures this weekend.
The closures will allow the contractor to safely shift traffic onto the new Airport Boulevard bridge over the interstate and open the two ramps that have been closed for the past four months.
All four ramps at the I-40/Airport Boulevard interchange (Exit 284), one lane in each direction of I-40 near the interchange, and the ramp from I-540 East to I-40 East are scheduled to be closed from 8 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday.
Most of these closures should be lifted by Saturday morning, except for the ramp from Airport Boulevard to I-40 East – which will open once paving concludes Saturday evening or potentially Sunday.
Signed detours will be in place to help drivers reach their destinations. Drivers are urged to be mindful of crews working in this area and factor extra time into their trips for the detours.