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Retrieve real time information on events that cause severe and unusual congestion on NCDOT maintained roadways in North Carolina http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/Default.aspx <FONT color=#ff0000> <P align=center><U><STRONG>HEAVY TRAFFIC EXPECTED ON I-85 THROUGH CHARLOTTE DUE TO RACE EVENTS AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY</STRONG></U></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal align=center>Heavy traffic is expected on I-85 through Charlotte from Friday, May 17<SUP>th</SUP> through Monday, May 27<SUP>th</SUP> due to race events at Charlotte Motor Speedway.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Commuters that use I-85 can expect delays on Friday afternoon, May 25<SUP>th</SUP> and should adjust driving time accordingly.&nbsp; Additionally, officials will begin limiting access to I-85 from Exit 49 on that day at approximately 10 p.m.</P> <P class=MsoNormal align=center>Motorists that do not need to travel near the Speedway during race events are asked to avoid the area, as heavy congestion is expected.</P> <P class=MsoNormal align=center>Motorists attending the event are encouraged to use the following alternate routes:<BR><BR>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&nbsp;(Exit 33).&nbsp;<BR><BR>For motorists traveling from&nbsp;west of Charlotte: Take I-85 North to I-485 (Exit 48) to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 (Exit 33).&nbsp;&nbsp;Or take&nbsp;I-85 North to Poplar Tent Rd (Exit 52) to Pitts School Rd to US-29 South.&nbsp; Through traffic should remain in the left two lanes of I-85 North to avoid delays near Exit 49.&nbsp; <BR><BR>For motorists traveling&nbsp;from east&nbsp;of Charlotte: Take the I-485 Outer Loop to US-29 North (Exit 32) or NC-49 North (Exit 33).<BR><BR>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.</P> <P class=MsoNormal align=center>Officials recommend motorists take the I-485 Outer Loop to NC-49 North, which is usually less congested than other suggested routes.</P> <P class=MsoNormal align=center>*Last updated 5/15/13 at 7:15PM</P> Mon, 20 May 2013 13:25:53 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420445 The NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Department will be utilizing the lane closures to perform balancing of the lift span. Westbound and Eastbound left and right lanes closed intermittently on Bridge #13 Cape Fear Memorial. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:08:20 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420442 West Edwards Street will be closed between US 70 and Powell Street from 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 28 until 5:00 pm on Friday, May 31st for placement of bridge girders.  Please use caution. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01:41 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420432 <P>The right lane of the east bound lane will be closed for cleaning debri.&nbsp; </P> Wed, 22 May 2013 09:15:10 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420144 The right lane of the east bound lane of US 70 will be closed for clearing debri. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:04:35 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420422 Bridge Maintenance. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:56:18 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420388 Intermittent traffic control (ITC) will be conducted on this road due to filming. Proceed with caution. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:13 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420387 Intermittent traffic control (ITC) will be conducted on this road due to filming. Proceed with caution. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:16 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420386 Intermittent traffic control (ITC) will be conducted on this road due to filming. Proceed with caution. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:39:13 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420278 Intermittent traffic control (ITC) will be conducted on this road due to filming. Proceed with caution. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:36:14 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420277 Intermittent traffic control (ITC) will be conducted on this road due to filming. Proceed with caution. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:28 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420275 This road will be closed due to filming. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:48 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420276 Intermittent traffic control (ITC) will be conducted on this road due to filming. Proceed with caution. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:11 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=418570 US Highway 701 (James B. White Highway South)&nbsp;has just been paved with new asphalt&nbsp;south of&nbsp;Whiteville.&nbsp;Shoulder building&nbsp;operations will follow when&nbsp;weather permits.&nbsp;Please expect 8 minute delays due to Pilot Car and Flaggers controlling traffic in the workzone for that days&nbsp;operation. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:24 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420370 NC Highway 211&nbsp;between the new US 74-76 interchange and NC Highway 214 will be have the old asphalt milled off on Wednesday, May 22nd. Weather delays may postpone it until Thursday, May 23rd. Flaggers will direct motorists through the 1 mile workzone. Paving operations will follow in 7 to 10 days, weather permitting. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:51:41 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420366 Bridge repair on State Road 1715 (Wagon Ford Road), 0.1 miles South of junction NC 41 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09:41 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420364 Road closed to replace Brige #295 with a pipe. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:57:15 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420321 NC-242 is now closed for about 6 months while the bridge is being replaced. A signed offsite detour route will be in place that uses Kelly Road between NC 242 and NC 410. The road will be out at the bridge site. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:45:18 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420261 Cross Line Replacement Mon, 20 May 2013 09:07:18 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420257 Leftover construction. Monday 5-20 thru Tuesday 5-21 expect temporary lanes closures on US 70 in both directions. Crossover at McCabe and US 70 will be closed at 6:30 AM Wednesday 5-22 and reopen Thursday 5-23 at 5 PM. New traffic pattern will be open at that point. On Tuesday 5-28, construction will resume during the day with temporary lane closures possible in both directions of US 70. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:48:20 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=404445 NC 42 from US 70 at Clayton to East of SR 1902 (Glen Laurel&nbsp;Road).&nbsp; This will be an ongoing lane widening project through October 1, 2013.&nbsp; There will be periodic lane closures throughout the life of this project, which may include night time work hours from time to time.&nbsp; Please use caution and expect delays when traveling in the area through October 1, 2013. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:38:25 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420129 NC DOT will be replacing a crossline at the intersection of W Southerland Street and N Raleigh Street. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:36:35 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=420074 Replace pipe line across us 70 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:50:06 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=419644 Road closed for bridge to pipe replacement.&nbsp; Location just before crossing the South Carolina Line. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:08:25 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=419112 SR 1932, Happy Home Road,&nbsp;is closed at the bridge just east of the SR 1934 (Manley Smith Rd) intersection for 72 days starting May 7th for a bridge replacement. Detour signs will mark the detour route which uses SR 1006 (Irvin Richards Road) and NC Highway 905. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:42:12 EST http://tims.ncdot.gov/TIMS/IncidentDetail.aspx?id=419094 The NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Department will be performing routine inspections. Wed, 01 May 2013 06:28:53 EST