According to an announcement from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a section of the downtown corridor will be off-limits to make way for necessary railroad crossing maintenance. The road closure, affecting the stretch near Ray Avenue, will span from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as NCDOT reports.
The affected four-lane artery, while inconveniently inaccessible during these peak daylight hours, will see improvements brought by contractors for R.J. Corman Railroad Group. Motorists seeking to navigate downtown Fayetteville come Wednesday must prepare for a small detour, as the typical throughway closes for a dance with cross-tie and rail replacements. Detours will be clearly marked, yet, commuters will be wise to map out an alternate route in advance or follow the detour signage that will guide them on the day.
As these roadway underpinnings get their revamp, residents and visitors might experience the minor irritations that accompany urban renewal. Traffic, the perennial specter of any bustling city, will undoubtedly find new haunts along the detour paths. Installing detour signs, the contractors have promised to lead drivers astray from disruptions and back to their intended paths with minimal fuss…