12:28 PM, Special Alert for Entire State
Sat, 25 May 2013 12:28:32 EST
HEAVY TRAFFIC EXPECTED DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Motorists in North Carolina can expect heavier than usual traffic conditions due to holiday travel from Friday, May 24th through Tuesday, May 28th. In particular, motorists should expect extremely heavy traffic delays in the vicinity of the Charlotte Motor Speedway due to racing events taking place through the weekend.
Roads in the vicinity of the Speedway, northeast of Charlotte, expected to be impacted include I-77, I-85, I-485, US-29, and NC-49. Motorists can expect the heaviest congestion to occur from early morning on Saturday, May 25th, until early morning on Monday, May 27th.
NCDOT reminds motorists to leave early and to travel during non-peak hours when possible. North Carolina law requires all vehicle occupants to wear their seat belt. Motorists should drive safely, obeying all posted speed limits and refrain from texting while driving.
*Info last updated 5/25/13 11:47 AM
12:57 PM, Guilford County Alert
Sat, 25 May 2013 12:57:20 EST
LEABOURNE RD TO BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED AT NC-68
As part of the construction of Guilford Technical Community College’s Donald W. Cameron Campus, Leabourne Rd will be temporarily closed at NC-68 in Guilford County beginning Monday, February 25th through Friday, May 31st.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destination, are advised to use the following signed detour:
NC-68 to Pleasant Ridge Rd to Cude Rd to Leabourne Rd.
*Last updated 5/8/13 at 6:48 AM
12:57 PM, Davidson County Alert
Sat, 25 May 2013 12:57:20 EST
I-85 SOUTHBOUND ENTRANCE RAMP CLOSED, NEAR LEXINGTON
The entrance ramp to I-85 South from Hargrave Rd, Exit 88 Linwood, will be closed beginning Friday, January 4th, 2013 and will remain closed until the project is completed in the Summer of 2013. Motorists wishing to access I-85 South from Hargrave Rd will need to use the following signed detour:
Motorists should travel north on Hargrave Rd (SR 1224) and turn left to continue onto Hargrave Ln. Continue on Hargrave Ln and turn left onto I-85 Business Southbound. Continue on I-85 Business Southbound to re-access I-85.
* Last updated 4/30/2013 at 4:37 PM
05/24/13, I-85 S, Vehicle Accident, Lanes Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 20:59:48 EST
The left two lanes are back open at Exit 150, Jimmie Kerr Road (SR 1928).
05/24/13, I-85 N, Vehicle Accident, Lane Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 20:52:22 EST
The right lane is back open near Mile Marker 91(Cotton Grove Rd).
05/24/13, I-40 E, Vehicle Accident, Lane Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 19:07:22 EST
All lanes open at South Elm-Eugene Street,Exit 221.
05/24/13, I-40 E, Other, Shoulder Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 18:56:39 EST
All lanes are open and shoulder is closed due to police activity near Mile Marker 171 (Yadkinville Rd).
05/24/13, US-52 N, Disabled Vehicle, Congestion
Fri, 24 May 2013 18:28:45 EST
All lanes open near Mile Marker 120. (Tobaccoville Rd).
05/24/13, I-40 W, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 17:36:54 EST
Shoulder open near Exit 192 (Peters Creek Parkway).
05/24/13, I-40 E, Disabled Vehicle, Shoulder Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 17:33:55 EST
The right shoulder is back open at Exit 219, I-85. All lanes are open at this time.
05/24/13, I-40 W, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:20:50 EST
The right shoulder is open one mile east of Harper Road,at exit 183.
05/24/13, Angell Rd A, Construction, Road Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59:23 EST
Contract forces will be closing Angell Rd. (SR 1406) beginning Monday, February 25, 2013 to replace the bridge over Frost Mill Creek. The road will be closed for 90 consecutive calendar days and should be reopened by Monday, May 27, 2013. The point of closure is approximately 1.4 miles from the intersection of Woodward Rd. The road will be closed to through traffic and there will be a signed off-site detour.
05/24/13, US52 S, Maintenance, Lane Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 14:17:11 EST
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance will be closing US52 south bound right lane at the 118-117mm for bridge repairs
05/24/13, Motsinger Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour
Fri, 24 May 2013 14:12:24 EST
Replacing 3 pipes across the road.
05/24/13, Dublin Rd A, Road Obstruction , Road Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:13 EST
Tree down in the road with power lines on Dublin Road (SR 2197). The road is closed between Redding Road (Asheboro City Street) to Dixie Drive (US Hwy 64).
05/24/13, I-40 E, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:54:49 EST
The right shoulder is now re-opened near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
05/24/13, I-85 N, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:59 EST
The right shoulder is now re-opened near Exit 140 (University Drive) due to an earlier vehicle accident.
05/24/13, US-52 N, Disabled Vehicle, Lane Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:12 EST
All lanes are back open near Stadium Drive/Exit 108C.
05/24/13, US-29 N, Vehicle Accident, Lane Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 08:58:04 EST
The left lane is now open near Lee Street due to a vehicle accident.
05/24/13, 311 by-pass A, Construction, Lane Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 08:32:13 EST
The I-74/US311 by-pass will be closed from Cedar Square Road to US 220 until construction crews complete this project some time in the spring.
05/24/13, I-85 S, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:11 EST
All lanes have been reopened near Long Ferry Rd, Exit 81.
05/24/13, East Lee St Ext A, Construction, Lanes Closed
Fri, 24 May 2013 08:18:41 EST
Improvements to the intersection including installation of the new signal
05/23/13, I-40 W, Night Time Construction, Lane Closed
Thu, 23 May 2013 20:06:57 EST
Pending favorable weather, contract forces will be closing one lane of westbound I-40 to begin work on the bridge over the Yadkin River at mile marker 181 just west of Harper Rd. They plan to close the right lane and depending on their progress they may close the left lane. They will be doing work to prepare for the upcoming weekend closures of I-40. The end time is approximate. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert while traveling through the workzone.
05/23/13, US-29 S, Vehicle Accident, Lane Closed
Thu, 23 May 2013 18:22:55 EST
The left lane is back open at Florida Street due to a vehicle accident.
05/23/13, I-40 E, Vehicle Accident, Shoulder Closed
Thu, 23 May 2013 18:15:54 EST
The right shoulder is now open at Harper Road, Exit 182 due to a vehicle accident.
05/23/13, South Main Street N, Vehicle Accident, Lane Closed
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:14:56 EST
All lanes are back open.
05/23/13, I-40 E, Congestion
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:55:34 EST
Congestion has cleared between US 311 and Union Cross Road due to an earlier vehicle accident.
05/23/13, US52 N, Night Time Maintenance, Lane Closed
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:37 EST
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance will have Contractors closing US52 North Bound Right
Lane at the 112-114 mm for bridge repairs
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