GRAHAM – Starting Sunday, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will close a section of N.C. 49 (East Elm Street) at the intersection of N.C. 54 (East Harden Street) in Alamance County for utility construction.
The closure will occur nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Monday, and will continue through Feb. 17. During this time, the road will be closed to traffic. A signed detour will direct drivers along N.C. 54 (East Harden Street) to N.C. 87 (North Main Street) and back to N.C. 49 (East Elm Street).
Motorists are advised to follow detour signs and use caution in the area. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.