Why will French Broad River bridge lanes close later this month?
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Newly completed lanes of the Interstate 26 widening project are set to open this week, but the N.C. Department of Transportation said several closures will be needed to finish work.
Eastbound lanes between I-40 and Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) will close overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 8, so crews can complete final work on the new lanes from the Pond Road bridge to Long Shoals Road…