NCDOT Traffic Incidents for the Metrolina region

10:45 AM, Special Alert for Entire State

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:45:05 EST

ROAD CLOSED ON I-40 WESTBOUND IN RALEIGH

Due to an earlier vehicle accident, I-40 Westbound near mile marker 301 is closed. The road is not expected to reopen until early afternoon on May 20, 2013.

Motorists are advised to stay alert and use the following detour route:

Take Exit 301, I-440 Westbound and continue for 16 miles to Exit 1, I-40 West.

*Last updated 5/20/13 10:42 AM

HEAVY TRAFFIC EXPECTED ON I-85 THROUGH CHARLOTTE DUE TO RACE EVENTS AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Heavy traffic is expected on I-85 through Charlotte from Friday, May 17^th through Monday, May 27^th due to race events at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Roads in the vicinity of the Speedway, northeast of Charlotte, expected to be heavily impacted include I-77, I-85, I-485, US-29, and NC-49. Commuters that use I-85 can expect delays on Friday afternoon, May 25^th and should adjust driving time accordingly. Additionally, officials will begin limiting access to I-85 from Exit 49 on that day at approximately 10 p.m.

Motorists that do not need to travel near the Speedway during race events are asked to avoid the area, as heavy congestion is expected.

Motorists attending the event are encouraged to use the following alternate routes:

For motorists traveling from South Carolina: Take I-77 North to the I-485 Outer Loop (Exit 1B) to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 North (Exit 33).

For motorists traveling from west of Charlotte: Take I-85 North to I-485 (Exit 48) to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 (Exit 33). Or take I-85 North to Poplar Tent Rd (Exit 52) to Pitts School Rd to US-29 South. Through traffic should remain in the left two lanes of I-85 North to avoid delays near Exit 49.

For motorists traveling from east of Charlotte: Take the I-485 Outer Loop to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 North (Exit 33).

For motorists traveling from north of Charlotte: Take I-85 South to Poplar Tent Rd (Exit 52) to Pitts School Rd to US-29 South.

Officials recommend motorists take the I-485 Outer Loop to NC-49 North, which is usually less congested than other suggested routes.

*Last updated 5/15/13 at 7:15PM

11:42 AM, I-77 S, Vehicle Accident, Congestion

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:42:11 EST

Congestion from an earlier accident near Hambright Road (Mile Marker 20)

05/16/13, I-85 S, Maintenance, Lane Closed

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:38:10 EST

Pending favorable weather, contractor will be closing the right lane of I-85 southbound, in advance of Mile Marker 64. They will be installing a new "Kannapolis 1 1/2 Miles" and "Amtrak Station" sign. Ending time is approximate.

05/16/13, Hayes Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:54:42 EST

CSX will be making repairs at the railroad crossing.

05/16/13, Potter Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:50:26 EST

CSX will be working on railroad crossing on Potter Road north of N.C. 75.

05/13/13, County Line Road A, Construction, Road Closed

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:03:56 EST

Road closure due to Bridge Replacement beginning Monday March 4 and ending Friday July 12.

05/13/13, S. Main St. N, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:53:58 EST

Rail Road Crossing closed for replacement and realignment.

05/09/13, I-85 A, Night Time Construction, Lanes Closed

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:23:58 EST

1 of 2 Lanes Closed: Lane Construction will be placing lane closures to perform maintenance of traffic and construction activities.

05/07/13, Klumac Road A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:11:13 EST

Klumac Road grade crossing is being replaced with an underpass, south 500 feet tying into NC 150.

05/07/13, Lowell-Bethesda Rd A, Construction, Road Closed

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:56:22 EST

Bridge replacement

05/01/13, SR-1751 A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:27:07 EST

Bridge Replacement on Walkup Ave (SR1751)

04/26/13, SR-1125 A, Construction, Road Closed

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:45:59 EST

Pipe Replacement

04/25/13, Rogers Lake Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:31:00 EST

At Grade Rail Improvements for Norfolk Southern on Rogers Lake Road (SR 1625) Cross Street S. Main Street (SR 1008).

04/19/13, Graham Road A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:04:21 EST

Bridge replacement over Back Creek near Mount Ulla.

04/18/13, US-29 A, Construction, Lane Closed

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:20:39 EST

NCDOT contractor will be conducting resurfacing operations on US29 Graham St between I277 and Mint St. This operation will require lane closures and heavy delays.

04/18/13, S. Tryon St A, Construction, Lane Closed

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:17:08 EST

NCDOT contractor will be conducting resurfacing operations on S. Tryon St NC49 from Morehead St to I77. This operation will require lane closures and heavy delays.

04/18/13, West Bv A, Construction, Lane Closed

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:07:18 EST

NCDOT contractor will be conducting resurfacing operations which require lane closures and heavy delays on West Bv NC160 between NC49 and I77.

04/10/13, NC-160 A, Construction, Lane Closed

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:54:57 EST

The NCDOT contractor will be conducting resurfacing operations on West Bv NC160 between Billy Graham Parkway and Byrum Dr. This operation will require lane closures causing delays.

04/04/13, NC-49 A, Night Time Construction, Lane Closed

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:34:31 EST

Contractor will close one lane at a time on South Tryon Street over Norfolk Southern Railway for bridge preservation work.

04/04/13, US 29/70 N, Construction, Lanes Closed

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:23:10 EST

03/26/13, I-85 A, Construction, Lanes Narrowed

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:50:33 EST

Slow moving traffic during peak hours. Prepare to stop. Consider alternate route.

03/22/13, Back Creek Ch Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:21:45 EST

The bridge on Back Creek Church Road (SR 1763) over Sill’s Creek will be closed beginning Monday, March 25, 2013. The point of closure is approximately 1.5 miles north of the intersection of NC 150. The road will be closed until Friday, July 26, 2013 in order to construct a new bridge. The road will be closed to through traffic and there will be a signed off-site detour.

03/22/13, Troutman Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:14:44 EST

Bridge Crews will be replacing a culvert located on Troutman Rd (SR 1145)

03/21/13, West Blvd A, Construction, Lane Closed

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:22:20 EST

Contractor will close one lane at a time on West Boulevard over the Norfolk Southern Railway for bridge preservation work. Lane closures should take place mainly at night, and anytime on weekends.

03/20/13, Lentz Harness Shop Road A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:31:43 EST

Contractor is replacing the bridge over Little Bear Creek.

03/20/13, Cabarrus Ave A, Construction, Road Closed

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:17:04 EST

Crews will permanently close Corban Avenue between Cabarrus Avenue and Scott Street as part of replacing the Cabarrus Avenue bridge over the Southern Railway.