CHARLOTTE – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be closing several ramps along Interstate 485 tonight to perform work associated with the I-485 express lanes project.
These closures will allow crews to safely shift traffic into its final pattern. Drivers can expect these ramp closures between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Friday:
- Entrance and exit ramps at the outer loop interchange with Johnston Road
- Drivers can take Rea Road to the inner loop to access Johnston Road
- Entrance ramp from the inner loop to U.S. 74 West
- Drivers can take the E. John Street exit to the outer loop back to U.S. 74
- Loop ramp from the inner loop to U.S. 74 East
- Drivers can also take E. John Street to the outer loop to U.S. 74
Drivers should be mindful of crews working in these locations and allow extra time to reach their destination.
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