UPDATE: The closure will be extended to Jan. 23 to complete the necessary work, weather permitting.
Please see original release below.
HILLSBOROUGH – Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close the exit ramp from Interstate 85 South to I-40 East (Exit 163) next week, weather permitting.
Beginning Jan. 20 at 4 a.m., crews are set to close the ramp for drainage work.
The ramp is scheduled to reopen by Jan. 22 at 4 a.m.
A signed detour will direct traffic to take Exit 161 (U.S. 70 East) and then take the ramp for I-40 East.
Transportation officials remind drivers to plan ahead, remain alert and obey all posted traffic signs.