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Section of N.C. 161 in Kings Mountain Closed for Safety

​KINGS MOUNTAIN – The N.C. Department of Transportation closed part of a Cleveland County road on Friday to assess and repair voids under the pavement.

Crews discovered the voids under N.C. 161 between U.S. 74 ​Business and East Ridge Street while examining a pavement failure Friday. This section of the road will remain closed until repairs are finished.

Drivers will follow a signed detour to U.S. 74 Business then North Oriental Avenue to East Ridge Street before returning to N.C. 161. 

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6/19/2026 3:08 PM