Bridge Construction To Affect Traffic Along U.S 1

APEX — Drivers might want to avoid one of the Triangle's busiest intersections for the next few days.

The

Department of Transportation

is closing U.S. 1 at the Highway 55 interchange for bridge construction.

Starting at midnight, northbound U.S. 1 will close at Highway 55 in Apex. The highway will remain closed until 6 a.m.

Work began Monday night with crews working overnight in southbound lanes.

Message boards and police officers will direct drivers around a detour.