WINSTON-SALEM – Lanes of Business 40 on the west side of the downtown Winston-Salem construction project are set to reopen this weekend.
The stretch of Business 40 between Peters Creek Parkway and Cloverdale Avenue has been reduced to one lane in each direction since July as N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have worked to lower the elevation of the new roadway.
“The work to lower the new travel lanes in this area will create a smoother transition when all of Salem Parkway opens in Spring 2020,” said NCDOT Resident Engineer Larry Shaver.
This section is set to reopen to two lanes in each direction this weekend, but first it must close entirely so the crews can safely remove concrete barrier wall and install new pavement markings. Weather permitting, the closure will be in place from 8 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday – or as soon as the work is complete.
The following detours will be in place during the closure:
- Business 40 eastbound traffic wishing to access Peters Creek Parkway will be directed to Cloverdale Avenue, to West First Street, and then to Peters Creek Parkway.
- Peters Creek Parkway traffic wishing to travel west on Business 40 will be directed to West First Street, to Cloverdale Avenue, and onto Business 40.