RALEIGH - The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is continuing construction of the southern portion of the Complete 540 Project, which will extend the Triangle Expressway (Toll N.C. 540) from N.C. 55 Bypass to Interstate 40.
Beginning on or around April 5 at 9:00 p.m. through April 8 at 5:00 a.m., U.S. 401 between Donny Brook Road and Ten Ten Road is scheduled to temporarily close to through traffic. Local access along U.S. 401 will be maintained south of Ten Ten Road throughout the scheduled closure. Drivers are strongly encouraged to plan to avoid the area, if possible. If drivers must be in the area, they are advised to take the detour route by following signs along the roadway.
Drivers wishing to access U.S. 401 north of the closure will use the following detour route:
- Drive north on U.S. 401
- Turn left onto Donny Brook Road
- Turn right onto Lake Wheeler Road
- Turn right onto Ten Ten Road
- Turn left onto U.S. 401
Drivers wishing to access U.S. 401 south of the closure will use the following detour route:
- Drive south on U.S. 401
- Turn right onto Ten Ten Road
- Turn left onto Lake Wheeler Road
- Turn left onto Donny Brook Road
- Turn right onto U.S. 401
The road closure and detour have been coordinated with Wake Technical Community College Southern Wake Campus and will allow for continued operations during construction activities.
The temporary closure and associated detour are weather dependent. Road closure and detour signs will be installed, directing motorists through the detour route. Drivers should expect delays and should pay close attention when navigating the work zone.