RALEIGH - The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is continuing construction activities on and around the newly opened extension of the Triangle Expressway (Toll N.C. 540) from N.C. 55 Bypass to Interstate 40.
Beginning on or around Friday, October 11 at 9:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, East Williams Street between Felder Avenue and Eddie Creek Drive is scheduled to temporarily close to through traffic for bridge work. Local access along East Williams Street will be maintained throughout the scheduled closure. Drivers are strongly encouraged to plan to avoid the area, if possible. If drivers must be in the area, they are advised to take the detour route by following signs along the roadway.
Drivers wishing to access East Williams Street north of the closure:
- Turn left onto Old Smithfield Road
- Drive west on N.C. 55 Bypass
- Turn right onto East Williams Street
Drivers wishing to access East Williams Street south of the closure:
- Drive east on N.C. 55 Bypass
- Make a U-turn on N.C. 55 Bypass
- Turn right onto Old Smithfield Road
- Turn left onto East Williams Street
The road closure and associated detour are weather dependent. Drivers should slow down and pay extra attention when navigating the detour route.