NCDOT Traffic Incidents for the Eastern Mountains region

3:23 PM, Special Alert for Entire State

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:17 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 refraining from texting while driving.

*Info last updated 3:20 PM 5/22/13

4:18 PM, Sharon School Road A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:18:53 EST

Emergency Repairs to Sharon School Road Bridge over I-40

4:02 PM, I-40 E, Maintenance, Lane Closed

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:02:21 EST

Emergency Bridge Repairs to Sharon School Road Bridge

4:01 PM, I-40 W, Maintenance, Lane Closed

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:47 EST

Emergency Bridge Repairs to Sharon School Road Bridge

2:21 PM, Lenoir Rhyne Blvd A, Night Time Maintenance, Lanes Closed

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:21:14 EST

05/21/13, Dal Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:03 EST

05/20/13, US-52 A, Maintenance, Moving Closure

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:22 EST

Mowing Outside Median Guardrail Left Lane Moving Closure Weather Permitting.

05/16/13, I-77 N, Night Time Construction, Lane Closed

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:43 EST

Contractor will have a lane closed Nightly in the North Bound direction for paving and painting operation. Traffic can use US 21 to avoid the area.

05/16/13, Sulphur Springs Rd. A, Weather Event, Road Closed with Detour

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:09:11 EST

05/16/13, Fish Hatchery N, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:04:18 EST

Road will be closed for bridge replacement til June 21, 2013

05/15/13, Eagle Mills Road A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:32:45 EST

05/08/13, Willis Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:11:16 EST

Willis Road closed near Sethridge Road and Hwy 18 for crossline pipe replacement.

05/07/13, Marys Grove Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:50:16 EST

Bridge Repair

05/06/13, Farmers Fish Camp E, Weather Event, Road Closed

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:05:07 EST

Bridge is completely out due to Winter Weather and Flooding. Road will be out until further notice.

05/06/13, Big Horse Creek Rd. A, Construction, Congestion

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:24:45 EST

Construction of new culvert

05/06/13, Roby Greene Rd A, Construction, Congestion

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:16:00 EST

Construction of new bridge

05/06/13, Ben Anderson Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:36:53 EST

Contract forces will be closing Ben Anderson Rd. (SR 1321) beginning Monday, May 13, 2013 to replace the bridge over Dutchman's Creek. The road will be closed for 90 consecutive calendar days and should be reopened by Saturday, August 10, 2013. The point of closure is approximately 1.1 miles from the intersection of Ollie Harkey Rd. The road will be closed to through traffic and there will be a signed off-site detour.

05/06/13, Beth Haven Church Road A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:46:09 EST

Bridge on Beth Haven Church Road near NC 73 will be closed for structure maintenance.

05/01/13, Blowing Rock Rd A, Construction, Lane Closed

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:06:28 EST

Lane closed near Boone Heights Dr, due to bridge construction.

04/22/13, I-40 A, Night Time Construction, Lane Closed

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:57:34 EST

Contractor Zachry is closing a lane to complete roadway work on the I40/I77 project

04/22/13, Radio Road A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:55:05 EST

Bridge replacement due to the I40/I77 Interchange project

04/18/13, Henson Rd A, Construction, Road Closed

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:48:04 EST

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Contractor will be closing Henson Road to replace bridge over Floyd's Creek

04/16/13, Grace Hospital A, Construction, Lane Closed

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:17:38 EST

Alternate Traffic Pattern
Contractor will be alternating traffic patterns on Grace Hospital Road to replace both the bridges over Hunting Creek

04/16/13, I-77 A, Construction, Shoulder Closed

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:48:04 EST

Shoulder Closed to provide room for construction of the I-40/I-77 interchange project

03/22/13, Rierson Rd A, Construction, Road Closed

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:27:48 EST

Contract forces will be closing Rierson Road for bridge construction. The bridge that carries Rierson Road over Crooked Run Creek will be closed so a new bridge can be constructed. The closure will begin March 25, 2013 and be complete by August 26, 2013. The bridge is located approximately one mile from the intersection of Meadowbrook Drive. A signed, offsite detour will be provided.

Motorist are reminded to use caution and drive carefully around the workzone.

03/18/13, Meadows Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:29:23 EST

Replacing Bridge Number 42 over Moravian Creek