A schedule for this week’s overnight road closures on I-26 has been issued by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Marked detours will direct traffic, and traffic lights will remain green longer to accommodate additional overnight traffic.
For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media. Here’s what we know about this week’s closures.
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Where will I-26 be closed?
As the closures change locations throughout the week, the following schedule was offered by the NCDOT.
Monday, Aug. 19 : I-26 East from Brevard Road (Exit 33) to Upward Road (Exit 53)
Tuesday : Starting at 8 p.m. – I-26 East from U.S. 25 (Exit 44) to U.S. 64 (Exit 49), starting at 10:30 p.m. – I-26 West from Airport Road (Exit 40) to Brevard Road (Exit 33)
Wednesday : I-26 West from U.S. 64 (Exit 49) to U.S. 25 (Exit 44), Airport Road onramp to I-26 East and exit ramp from I-26 east
Thursday : I-26 West from from U.S. 64 (Exit 49) to U.S. 25 (Exit 44), I-26 East exit ramp at Airport Road