SALISBURY – Several lane and ramp closures are scheduled for this week as part of the Interstate 85 rehabilitation project in Rowan County.
The following closures will be in place between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. while diamond grinding work continues along the I-85 corridor near Salisbury.
Tuesday: The two right lanes of I-85 South will be closed between Exit 79 (Spencer/Old Union Church Road) and Exit 76 (Innes Street).
Wednesday: The two right lanes of I-85 North will be closed between mile markers 78-80. Also, the ramp from I-85 North to Long Ferry Road (Exit 81) will be closed. Drivers will be detoured to Exit 84 and use the interchange to head back on I-85 South to Long Ferry Road.
Thursday: The two right lanes of I-85 North will be closed between Exit 79 (Spencer/Old Union Church Road) and Exit 81 (Long Ferry Road). Also, the ramp from Exit 81 (Long Ferry Road) onto I-85 North will be closed. Drivers will be detoured to take I-85 South to Exit 79 (Spencer/Old Union Church Road) to access I-85 North.
All of this work is weather dependent and subject to change. Drivers should slow down and anticipate crews working close to the travel lanes throughout this work zone.