NCDOT Traffic Incidents for I-85

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

4:19 PM, I-85 A, Night Time Maintenance, Moving Closure

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:58 EST

Bridge deck washing

12:33 PM, I-85 S, Construction, Ramp Closed

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:33:02 EST

The entrance from Hargrave Rd. (SR 1224) to I-85 Southbound is closed in order to complete widening work on the interstate. The ramp closure will remain in effect until the I-85 Corridor Improvement Project is completed.

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, I-85 S, Maintenance, Lane Closed

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:38:10 EST

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

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:56:21 EST

The contractor will be closing down both Northbound Lanes of I-85 Business. The inside lane of Southbound I-85 Business will be carrying the Northbound traffic. Contractors will be installing median asphalt crossovers to allow the Northbound traffic access to the Southbound lane. There will be a maximum vehicle width of 15' allowed through this area. A signed detour will be posted. This traffic control will be necessary to allow contractors to demolish and construct a new Northbound bridge.

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.

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.