RALEIGH - Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation plan to shift traffic on Interstate 440 West near Jones Franklin Road in preparation for adding a new lane over the next few days.
Lane closures are scheduled to begin tonight at 10 p.m. and continue through 6 a.m. Saturday, weather permitting. The affected area extends from Jones Franklin Road (Exit 1C) to Cary Parkway (Exit 99). I-440 West becomes U.S. 1 South along this section of the roadway.
Westbound motorists should use the collector ramp (Exits 1A/B) to continue on I-440 West to U.S. 1 South.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the work zone and remain alert.