NCDOT Traffic Incidents for the Northern Coastal region

05/20/13, Special Alert for Entire State

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:25:53 EST

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

12:14 AM, Nash County Alert

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:14:06 EST

I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED NEAR ROCKY MOUNT

Due to bridge construction, the northbound lanes will be closed at mile marker 145 from 12:01 am Monday, May 20, 2013 until 6:00 am Monday, May 20, 2013.

The northbound lanes will be closed to all Truck traffic and large vehicles. Please use exit 145 to follow signed detour back to I-95.

I-95 Northbound will also close again at mile marker 145 from 10:00 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2013 until 6:00 am Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

During this closure, all traffic will take the exit for Gold Rock, then turn left on NC 4/NC 48 North and right on NC 33 back to I-95 North at Exit 150.

The left lane of I-95 North at mile marker 145 will remain closed from 12:01 am Monday, May 20, 2013 until Noon on Friday, May 24, 2013. During this lane closure, all truck traffic will take the detour for the nighttime closure.

Motorists should expect heavy congestion in this area and are advised to seek alternate routes.

*Updated 11:30 pm 5/19/2013

05/21/13, Halifax Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:35 EST

Replacing cross line.

05/21/13, NC 99 A, Construction, Lane Closed

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:57:44 EST

Widening, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction.

05/21/13, Roper Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:37:42 EST

Maintenance of timber substructure of bridge.

05/20/13, Terra Ceia Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:11:54 EST

Beaufort Co Maint dept is replacing crosslines on SR 1612 Terra Ceia Rd. Crosslines are located between SR 1619 Christian School Rd and SR 1613 Gaylord Rd. Roadway will be open to night and weekend traffic.

05/20/13, Thurman Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:05 EST

Crossline Replacement

05/20/13, Church Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:56:41 EST

Road closed with detour: bridge replacement and road realignment

05/20/13, Davenport Farm A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:27:52 EST

Pitt Maint is building a turn lane on SR 1128 Davenport Farm Rd at the intersection with NC 11 to a distance of 320' west.

05/17/13, NC 33 A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:23 EST

05/17/13, Lebanon Church Road A, Construction, Road Closed

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:38:35 EST

Road closed from NC 48 to Macon Price Road (SR 1201) to widen and strengthen roadway.

05/17/13, Old 258 Rd A, Construction, Lane Closed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:58:31 EST

Realignment of Intersection

05/16/13, I-95 N, Construction, Lane Closed

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:22:10 EST

Lane closed for bridge deck repairs.

05/16/13, I-95 N, Night Time Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:56 EST

Road closed for bridge deck repairs.

05/14/13, Watson Seed Frm A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:08 EST

Replacing cross line

05/08/13, Peartree Road A, Maintenance, Road Closed

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:07:09 EST

Peartree Road will be closed between Pitts Chapel Road and Florida Road to allow Mantenance Forces to replace several pipes under the road.

05/02/13, Terra Ceia Rd A, Maintenance, Road Closed with Detour

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:32:05 EST

Beaufort Co Maint is replacing crosslines on SR 1612 Terra Ceia Rd between SR 1618 Vreugdehil Rd. and SR 1619 Christian School Rd. Roadway will be open to night and weekend traffic.

04/29/13, Republican Rd A, Construction, Road Closed

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:41:11 EST

The road will be closed to allow the bridge over Chiska Creek to be replaced.

04/29/13, Old River Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:28:09 EST

Replacement of Bridge over Johnson's Mill Run.

04/19/13, Lilies Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:19:21 EST

Replacing bridge over Toisnot Swamp

04/12/13, Leggett Mill Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:45:53 EST

The road will be closed to replace the bridge over Bear Grass Swamp.

04/05/13, Cox Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:52:58 EST

The road will be closed due to the replacement of the bridge over Conoho Creek.

03/27/13, Hall Siding Rd A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:32:32 EST

Road closed to allow for the construction of a new bridge over Horse Swamp.

03/27/13, US 13-158 A, Construction, Congestion

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:54:17 EST

Widening from two lanes to a four lane divided highway from Town of Winton, in Hertford County, to Tarheel intersection in Gates County. Project length Seven roads.

03/27/13, US 13-US 158 A, Construction, Congestion

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:53:53 EST

Widening from two lanes to a four lane divided highway from Town of Winton, in Hertford County, to Tarheel intersection in Gates County. Project length Seven miles.

03/27/13, US 158 A, Construction, Congestion

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:53:15 EST

Widening from two lanes to a four lane divided highway from Town of Winton, northward to Town of Murfreesboro. Project length Seven miles.

03/27/13, Jerden Thicket A, Construction, Road Closed with Detour

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:39:46 EST

The road will be closed to replace Martin County Bridge #46 over Cooper Swamp on SR 1552.