ASHEVILLE – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close short sections of Interstate 26 in Buncombe County overnight three nights this week to safely smooth out and re-stripe the riding surface.
The overnight closures will run from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning along these stretches:
- Tuesday and Thursday nights: I-26 West from Airport Road (Exit 40) to Brevard Road (Exit 33) with Airport Road (N.C. 280) and Hendersonville Road (U.S. 25) serving as the detour.
- Wednesday night: I-26 East from Brevard Road (Exit 33) to Airport Road (Exit 40) with I-40 East, Hendersonville Road (U.S. 25) and Airport Road (N.C. 280) serving as the detour.
Crews will utilize the overnight closures — planned pending dry weather — to safely diamond-grind the riding surface and apply new pavement markings. On Wednesday night, crews will also utilize the closure to install new overhead signs. These operations are part of the I-26 Widening project.
Transportation officials remind drivers to remain alert, obey all posted signs traffic signs and follow marked detour routes for the safety of motorists and workers.