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Interstate 485 Lane & Ramp Closures Scheduled Overnight

MATTHEWS – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have scheduled several closures tonight to safely perform a traffic shift on the I-485 express lanes project. Tonight's work is necessary to move travel lanes between U.S. 74 and Weddington Road on the inner loop into their final pattern.

Closures are scheduled as follows:

  • 9 p.m.: right lane closure on the inner loop between U.S. 74 and Weddington Road
  • 10 p.m.: ramp closures from U.S. 74 to the inner loop and ramps from E. John Street to and from the inner loop
  • 2-3 a.m.: the traffic shift will be complete with all ramps opening. A left lane closure will remain in place through 8 a.m. Saturday.

Drivers should be mindful of crews working in these locations and allow extra time to reach their destination.

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4/11/2025 5:21 PM